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Autoloaded Data

Rows in wp_options that load on every single page request. More than 1 MB total is a red flag.

Reviewed by Ali Yasin Jatoi · Updated

Autoload yes is the default for new options. Many plugins forget to set it to no. The total autoloaded payload should stay under 1 MB. Over 3 MB and every page on the site is measurably slower.

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