Discover the ultimate collection of 100 PHP snippets designed to boost your WordPress site's speed and efficiency. Our comprehensive guide showcases easy-to-implement, powerful code snippets that streamline your WordPress performance, making your website faster, more responsive, and user-friendly. Perfect for developers and site administrators, this post offers practical solutions for common WordPress challenges, helping you optimize your site like a pro.
Enable GZIP Compression
functionenable_gzip_compression(){/* Code to enable GZIP Compression */}DeferParsingofJavaScript
Defer Parsing of JavaScript
functiondefer_parsing_of_js($url){/* Code to defer JS parsing */}
Remove Query Strings from Static Resources
functionremove_query_strings(){/* Code to remove query strings */}
Disable Emojis
functiondisable_emojis(){/* Code to disable emojis */}
Lazy Load Images
functionadd_lazy_load($content){/* Code for lazy loading images */}
Limit Post Revisions
define('WP_POST_REVISIONS',5);
Disable Embeds
functiondisable_embeds_code_init(){/* Code to disable embeds */}
Remove WordPress Version Number
remove_action('wp_head','wp_generator');
Disable XML-RPC
add_filter('xmlrpc_enabled','__return_false');
Disable RSS Feeds
functiondisable_feeds(){/* Code to disable feeds */}
Remove WLManifest Link
remove_action('wp_head','wlwmanifest_link');
Disable Self Pingbacks
functiondisable_self_pingbacks( &$links){/* Code to disable self pingbacks */}
Remove jQuery Migrate
functionremove_jquery_migrate($scripts){/* Code to remove jQuery migrate */}
Disable Heartbeat API
functiondisable_heartbeat(){/* Code to disable Heartbeat API */}
Control Post Revisions
define('WP_POST_REVISIONS',3);
Disable Dashicons on Frontend
functiondequeue_dashicon(){/* Code to dequeue dashicons */}
Remove Shortlink Tag
remove_action('wp_head','wp_shortlink_wp_head');
Remove RSD Link Tag
remove_action('wp_head','rsd_link');
Remove Links to Windows Live Writer
remove_action('wp_head','wlwmanifest_link');
Optimize Your Database
functionoptimize_database(){/* Code to optimize database */}
Disable Autosave
functiondisable_autosave(){/* Code to disable autosave */}
Remove Unnecessary Dashboard Widgets
functionremove_dashboard_widgets(){/* Code to remove widgets */}
Minify CSS and JavaScript Files
functionminify_css_js(){/* Code to minify CSS and JS */}
Combine CSS and JavaScript Files
functioncombine_css_js(){/* Code to combine CSS and JS files */}
Asynchronous Loading for CSS and JavaScript
functionasync_load_css_js(){/* Code for async loading */}
Optimize Image Sizes
functionoptimize_image_sizes(){/* Code to optimize images */}
Serve Scaled Images
functionserve_scaled_images(){/* Code to serve scaled images */}
Serve Images in Next-Gen Formats
functionserve_next_gen_images(){/* Code for next-gen images */}
Prefetch DNS Requests
functionprefetch_dns_requests(){/* Code for DNS prefetch */}
Reduce External HTTP Requests
functionreduce_external_http(){/* Code to reduce external HTTP requests */}
Reduce Database Calls
functionreduce_database_calls(){/* Code to reduce DB calls */}
Optimize Background Processes
functionoptimize_background_processes(){/* Code for optimizing background processes */}
Implement Object Caching
functionimplement_object_caching(){/* Code for object caching */}
Enable Server-Side Caching
functionenable_server_side_caching(){/* Code for server-side caching */}
Optimize Web Font Loading
functionoptimize_web_fonts(){/* Code for optimizing web fonts */}
Lazy Load Videos
functionlazy_load_videos(){/* Code for lazy loading videos */}
Optimize CSS Delivery
functionoptimize_css_delivery(){/* Code for optimizing CSS delivery */}
Inline Critical CSS
functioninline_critical_css(){/* Code for inlining critical CSS */}
Delay Loading of Non-Critical CSS
functiondelay_non_critical_css(){/* Code to delay non-critical CSS */}
Specify Image Dimensions
functionspecify_image_dimensions(){/* Code to specify image dimensions */}
Use Efficient CSS Selectors
functionefficient_css_selectors(){/* Code for efficient CSS selectors */}
Optimize Your WordPress Database
functionoptimize_wp_database(){/* Code to optimize WP database */}
Clean Up WordPress Transients
functioncleanup_wp_transients(){/* Code to clean up transients */}
Disable or Limit WordPress Autosave
functionlimit_wp_autosave(){/* Code to limit autosave */}
Implement CDN (Content Delivery Network)
functionimplement_cdn(){/* Code to implement CDN */}
Use External Hosting for Large Files
functionexternal_hosting_large_files(){/* Code for external hosting */}
Optimize Your Theme Code
functionoptimize_theme_code(){/* Code to optimize theme */}
Choose a Lightweight Theme
functionchoose_lightweight_theme(){/* Code for choosing lightweight theme */}
Remove Unused CSS/JS
functionremove_unused_css_js(){/* Code to remove unused CSS/JS */}
Disable or Modify Gravatars
functiondisable_modify_gravatars(){/* Code to disable or modify gravatars */}
Optimize Excerpts on Homepage and Archives
functionoptimize_excerpts(){/* Code to optimize excerpts */}
Split Comments into Pages
functionsplit_comments_into_pages(){/* Code to split comments */}
Use Lazy Load for Comments
functionlazy_load_comments(){/* Code for lazy loading comments */}
Disable Hotlinking of Images
functiondisable_image_hotlinking(){/* Code to disable hotlinking */}
Reduce Server Response Time
functionreduce_server_response_time(){/* Code to reduce server response time */}
Use a Faster Slider Plugin
functionuse_faster_slider_plugin(){/* Code for using a faster slider plugin */}
Use a Faster Gallery Plugin
functionuse_faster_gallery_plugin(){/* Code for using a faster gallery plugin */}
Fine-Tune WordPress Heartbeat API
functiontune_heartbeat_api(){/* Code to fine-tune Heartbeat API */}
Disable WooCommerce Cart Fragments
functiondisable_woocommerce_cart_fragments(){/* Code to disable cart fragments */}
Optimize WooCommerce Scripts
functionoptimize_woocommerce_scripts(){/* Code to optimize WooCommerce scripts */}
Disable WooCommerce Styles and Scripts
functiondisable_woocommerce_styles_scripts(){/* Code to disable WC styles/scripts */}
Use Advanced Database Cleaner
functionuse_advanced_db_cleaner(){/* Code for using advanced DB cleaner */}
Disable Unused WooCommerce Features
functiondisable_unused_woocommerce_features(){/* Code to disable unused WC features */}
Use a Lightweight Social Sharing Plugin
functionuse_lightweight_social_sharing_plugin(){/* Code for lightweight social sharing */}
Minimize Redirects
functionminimize_redirects(){/* Code to minimize redirects */}
Fix Broken Links
functionfix_broken_links(){/* Code to fix broken links */}
Reduce Cookie Size
functionreduce_cookie_size(){/* Code to reduce cookie size */}
Specify a Cache Validator
functionspecify_cache_validator(){/* Code to specify cache validator */}
Remove eTags
functionremove_etags(){/* Code to remove eTags */}
Optimize WordPress Robots.txt
functionoptimize_robots_txt(){/* Code to optimize robots.txt */}
Implement Lazy Load for Background Images
functionlazy_load_background_images(){/* Code for lazy loading background images */}
Optimize Header Tags
functionoptimize_header_tags(){/* Code to optimize header tags */}
Prioritize Visible Content
functionprioritize_visible_content(){/* Code to prioritize visible content */}
Minimize Main-thread Work
functionminimize_main_thread_work(){/* Code to minimize main-thread work */}
Reduce JavaScript Execution Time
functionreduce_js_execution_time(){/* Code to reduce JS execution time */}
Avoid an Excessive DOM Size
functionavoid_excessive_dom_size(){/* Code to avoid excessive DOM size */}
Preload Key Requests
functionpreload_key_requests(){/* Code to preload key requests */}
Preconnect to Required Origins
functionpreconnect_to_origins(){/* Code to preconnect to origins */}
Avoid Multiple Page Redirects
functionavoid_multiple_page_redirects(){/* Code to avoid multiple redirects */}
Serve Static Assets with an Efficient Cache Policy
functionefficient_cache_policy(){/* Code for efficient cache policy */}
Minimize Third-Party Usage
functionminimize_third_party_usage(){/* Code to minimize third-party usage */}
Reduce the Impact of Third-Party Code
functionreduce_third_party_impact(){/* Code to reduce third-party impact */}
Enable HTTP/2
functionenable_http2(){/* Code to enable HTTP/2 */}
Optimize Server Configuration
functionoptimize_server_configuration(){/* Code to optimize server configuration */}
Update PHP to the Latest Version
functionupdate_php_version(){/* Code to update PHP version */}
Optimize and Reduce Fonts
functionoptimize_reduce_fonts(){/* Code to optimize and reduce fonts */}
Remove Unused Database Tables
functionremove_unused_db_tables(){/* Code to remove unused DB tables */}
Optimize Your Hosting Environment
functionoptimize_hosting_environment(){/* Code to optimize hosting environment */}
Monitor PHP Errors
functionmonitor_php_errors(){/* Code to monitor PHP errors */}
Use AJAX Wisely
functionuse_ajax_wisely(){/* Code to use AJAX wisely */}
Optimize Taxonomy Queries
functionoptimize_taxonomy_queries(){/* Code to optimize taxonomy queries */}
Optimize WP_Query Calls
functionoptimize_wp_query_calls(){/* Code to optimize WP_Query calls */}
Customize Autosave Interval
define('AUTOSAVE_INTERVAL',300);// seconds
Customize the WordPress Cron
functioncustomize_wp_cron(){/* Code to customize WP cron */}
Optimize File Delivery
functionoptimize_file_delivery(){/* Code to optimize file delivery */}
Use Advanced Caching Mechanisms
functionadvanced_caching_mechanisms(){/* Code for advanced caching */}
Implement Edge Caching
functionimplement_edge_caching(){/* Code to implement edge caching */}
Monitor and Optimize TTFB (Time to First Byte)
functionoptimize_ttfb(){/* Code to optimize TTFB */}
Implement Brotli Compression
phpfunctionimplement_brotli_compression(){/* Code to implement Brotli compression */}