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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.
Last updated ยท Reviewed by Ali Hassan
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.