WordPress FAQ

Troubleshooting Slow WordPress Performance on DreamHost

Community consensus suggests that while DreamHost shared plans have resource limits, performance issues are often resolved by optimizing images, plugins, and PHP settings. medium confidence based on 5 community reports

Community consensus suggests that while DreamHost shared plans have resource limits, performance issues are often resolved by optimizing images, plugins, and PHP settings.

Based on 5 community reports.

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Known Issues

Community Q&A

Why is my WordPress site slow on DreamHost?

Slow speeds on DreamHost are often caused by hitting shared memory limits, unoptimized images, outdated plugins, or high server load on shared hosting plans.

Does DreamHost support Redis or Memcached?

DreamHost generally does not support Redis or Memcached on their shared hosting plans, which limits advanced object caching options.

How can I improve TTFB on DreamHost?

You can improve TTFB by ensuring you are using the latest PHP version (FastCGI), optimizing your database, and minimizing the number of active plugins.

Should I increase memory in wp-config.php for DreamHost?

Increasing the memory limit in wp-config.php can resolve specific errors like image upload failures, but it may not solve underlying server performance issues.

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