How to make my WordPress Admin Dashboard load faster?

[Helposoft Staff]

Quick Fixes to Speed Up WordPress Admin​

1. Clear Cache & Transients
   • Install WP-Optimize or WP Rocket
   • Go to WP-Optimize > Database > Clean transients, revisions, and expired caches
2. Disable Unused Plugins & Themes
   • Deactivate & delete any unused plugins
   • Use lighter alternatives (e.g., switch from WPBakery to Gutenberg)
3. Use a Fast Caching Plugin
   • Install LiteSpeed Cache, WP Rocket, or W3 Total Cache
   • Enable Object Cache and Database Cache
4. Increase WordPress Memory Limit
   • Edit your wp-config.php file and add:
     
     
     

     define('WP_MEMORY_LIMIT', '512M');
     define('WP_MAX_MEMORY_LIMIT', '768M');

     
     
     
   • Restart your server if needed
5. Disable Unused Dashboard Widgets
   • Use the plugin "Disable Dashboard Widgets"
   • Or, manually add this to functions.php:
     
     

     function remove_dashboard_widgets() {
     remove_meta_box('dashboard_quick_press', 'dashboard', 'side');
     remove_meta_box('dashboard_recent_drafts', 'dashboard', 'side');
     remove_meta_box('dashboard_primary', 'dashboard', 'side');
     }
     add_action('wp_dashboard_setup', 'remove_dashboard_widgets');

     
     Optimize Database
     • Install WP-Optimize
     • Go to Database > Run Optimization
     • Enable Object Caching (Redis or Memcached)
       
     • Ask your host if Redis/Memcached is available
     • Install Redis Object Cache plugin and enable it
     • Use a Faster Hosting Provider
       
     • If you're on shared hosting, consider upgrading to Cloud Hosting (Cloudways, SiteGround, Kinsta)

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Advanced Fixes (If Still Slow)​

Use Query Monitor Plugin:

• Install Query Monitor plugin
• See which queries or plugins are slowing things down

Disable Heartbeat API (Reduces Server Load)

• Install Heartbeat Control plugin
• Limit or disable admin-ajax.php requests

Upgrade to PHP 8.0+

• Check your PHP version in Tools > Site Health
• Upgrade to PHP 8.0 or 8.1 for better performance

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Final Recommendation​

Start with cache, database optimization, and disabling unused plugins.
Then check server performance (CPU/RAM) and use Redis for object caching.