Swift Performance
High-octane caching and optimization suite specialized in passing Core Web Vitals metrics.
- Official Website: https://www.swiftperformance.io/
- Primary Category: Performance, Caching & Speed
- License / Pricing: Freemium
Overview
Swift Performance offers an innovative caching engine that handles asynchronous script execution, automated database optimization, critical font preloading, and smart image processing to unlock remarkable speed increases even on budget shared hosting.
Key Features
- Compute API: Optional cloud API to offload intensive critical CSS and asset processing.
- Smart Script Merging: Combines and defers scripts while preventing common jQuery dependency errors.
- Database Optimizer: Cleans orphaned post meta, expired transients, and optimizes MySQL tables.
- Heartbeat Control: Throttles or disables the WordPress Heartbeat API to reduce background server CPU.
- AJAX Caching: Unique ability to cache and accelerate repetitive dynamic AJAX queries.
Code & Integration Example
// Hook into Swift Performance cache clearing
add_action( 'swift_performance_after_clear_all_cache', function() {
// Custom post-purge logic
});
Why Developers Choose Swift Performance
Swift Performance is built for power users looking for maximum speed enhancements on challenging, asset-heavy sites.
- Developer Friendly: Built to respect WordPress coding standards with action hooks and filters.
- Actively Maintained: Frequently updated for the latest major WordPress versions.
- Community Backed: Comprehensive documentation, tutorials, and community support forums.
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