Using WP Ghost can increase your site speed in several ways by minimizing unnecessary resource loading and optimizing your site’s performance. Here’s how:
Hiding Unnecessary WordPress Libraries
WP Ghost includes features that disable specific WordPress libraries and scripts that are not required for most sites:
- Hide Emojicons: Prevents the Emojicons (emoji) library from loading, reducing unnecessary HTTP requests.
- Disable Embed Scripts: Disables external embed scripts, reducing page weight by preventing the loading of unnecessary third-party resources.
- Disabling WLW Library: Stops the Windows Live Writer (WLW) library from loading, further optimizing resource use.
These options reduce the number of resources WordPress tries to load, streamlining your site and improving load times.
Reduced Server Load
By hiding sensitive parts of your site (like wp-admin and login pages), WP Ghost helps reduce the server load from unnecessary bot traffic and brute-force login attempts. This allows your server to focus on serving legitimate requests, improving the site’s speed.
Blocking Unwanted Traffic
WP Ghost helps reduce unwanted traffic, including bot attacks and exploit attempts. By preventing these types of activities, server resources are freed up for actual users, resulting in a faster user experience.
Lightweight Plugin Design
WP Ghost is optimized to be lightweight, without requiring intensive server resources. Unlike many security plugins that run heavy scans or real-time monitoring, WP Ghost runs efficiently in the background, having minimal impact on your site’s performance.
By combining these features, WP Ghost significantly reduces unnecessary resource usage and improves your WordPress site’s load times, making it faster and more efficient for your users.