wp-performance-review

Identify performance bottlenecks in WordPress PHP code, WP_Query, caching, and template loading.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Wakewell-Sleep-Solutions/claude-skills-ecosystem --skill wp-performance-review-wakewell-sleep-solutions
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Skill: wp-performance-review
Source: https://github.com/Wakewell-Sleep-Solutions/claude-skills-ecosystem/tree/main/wp-performance-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Wakewell-Sleep-Solutions/claude-skills-ecosystem --skill wp-performance-review-wakewell-sleep-solutions

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

WordPress performance reviews identify critical bottlenecks in PHP code, WP_Query usage, caching strategies, and template loading to prevent slow pages and outages.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Systematic code review workflow for WordPress themes and plugins with line-number based findings.
  • Detects common anti-patterns (unbounded queries, cache bypass, repeated DB calls) and suggests concrete optimizations for production readiness.
  • Use cases include pre-launch audits, PR/code reviews for performance, and optimizing high-traffic pages.

Quick Start

Run a targeted performance review on a WordPress project and generate a prioritized report with actionable steps.

Frequently Asked Questions about wp-performance-review

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I find WordPress performance bottlenecks in my theme and plugin PHP code?

A WordPress performance review identifies bottlenecks in PHP code by detecting anti-patterns like unbounded queries and cache bypass. It provides line-numbered findings with severity levels and clear remediation steps to fix slow pages.

What's the best way to optimize WP_Query usage for high-traffic pages?

Optimizing WP_Query usage involves detecting repeated database calls and bypassed caching strategies during a code review. The process generates a prioritized report with actionable steps to ensure production readiness for high-traffic pages.

How does a pre-launch WordPress audit handle caching strategy review?

A pre-launch audit systematically reviews caching strategies by identifying cache bypass anti-patterns in themes and custom code. It outputs line-numbered findings with severity levels and concrete optimization suggestions for production readiness.

Can I run a performance code review on custom WordPress templates?

Yes, performance code reviews cover custom WordPress template loading and PHP code. The review detects unbounded queries and repeated database calls, providing a prioritized report with actionable remediation steps based on line-numbered findings.

Why does my WordPress site experience slow page loading despite caching?

Slow WordPress pages often result from anti-patterns like cache bypass, unbounded queries, or repeated database calls in custom code. A performance review identifies these bottlenecks with line-numbered findings and clear steps to resolve them.