Performance Settings
The Performance tab helps you reduce server load and improve page speed.
Heartbeat API
The WordPress Heartbeat API sends AJAX requests every 15 seconds by default, which can increase server load significantly on sites with many logged-in users.
| Setting | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Disable Heartbeat on frontend | ❌ Disabled | Stops the Heartbeat API from running on frontend pages. Only affects logged-in users browsing the site. |
| Custom Heartbeat interval | ❌ Disabled (60s) | Sets a custom interval in seconds (15–120). Higher values reduce server load but delay auto-save and notification updates in the editor. |
| Disable Dashicons on frontend | ❌ Disabled | Removes the Dashicons CSS stylesheet from frontend pages for non-admin users. Saves a CSS request on every page load. |
Last updated on
