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Increasing memory for a better website experience?

This topic has 10 replies, 2 voices, and was last updated 1 years, 9 months ago ago by Tony Rodriguez

PR

Participant

March 23, 2023 at 20:41

Hello,

Does increasing the memory make the website function better?
How can we edit this and what would you suggest the memory be?

Thanks for your advice

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Tony Rodriguez

Support staff

March 24, 2023 at 05:55

Hello, @PR,

Increasing the memory limit in WordPress can improve the performance of your website, especially if you have a lot of plugins and/or a complex theme. It can help prevent issues like the white screen of death, slow loading times, and errors related to insufficient memory.

To increase the memory limit in WordPress, you can follow these steps:

1) Open your WordPress directory on your web server using an FTP client.

2) Find the wp-config.php file and download a copy of it to your computer.

3)Open the wp-config.php file in a text editor.

4) Add the following code just above the line that says “That’s all, stop editing! Happy blogging.”

code

define( 'WP_MEMORY_LIMIT', '256M' );

This code increases the memory limit to 256MB, but you can adjust the number to a higher or lower value based on your needs.

Save the changes to the wp-config.php file and upload it back to your web server, overwriting the original file.

It’s important to note that increasing the memory limit won’t necessarily improve your website’s performance on its own. You should also optimize your website by minimizing the use of plugins, optimizing images, using caching, and other best practices for improving website speed.

As for what memory limit to set, it depends on the size and complexity of your website. A memory limit of 256MB is a good starting point, but you may need to increase it further if you have a lot of plugins or a large website with a lot of traffic. If you’re not sure what memory limit to set, you can consult with your web host or a WordPress developer for guidance.

Best Regards,
8Theme’s Team

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PR

Participant

March 24, 2023 at 06:32

Hello Tony,

Thanks!

Can this also be done via cPanel?

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Tony Rodriguez

Support staff

March 24, 2023 at 06:48

Hello, @PR,

Yes, you can, If you need to increase the memory limit for your WordPress website via cPanel, you can follow these steps:

Log in to your cPanel account.

Look for the “Software” section and click on “Select PHP Version”.

In the top right corner of the screen, click on “Switch To PHP Options”.

Locate the “memory_limit” option and change the value to the desired limit, for example, 256M or 512M.

Click on the “Save” button at the bottom of the page.

Finally, log in to your WordPress dashboard and check if the memory limit has been increased.

By following these steps, you can increase the memory limit for your WordPress website via cPanel. Please note that some hosting providers may restrict access to the PHP configuration files, and in that case, you may need to contact your hosting provider to increase the memory limit.

Best Regards,
8Theme’s Team

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PR

Participant

March 24, 2023 at 06:49

Thanks Tony!

Is 512M The best and maximum number?
Or can it go higher for a “better” performance?

Appreciate your help as always

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Tony Rodriguez

Support staff

March 24, 2023 at 06:52

Hello, @PR,

In general, 512M is considered to be a very high memory limit for a WordPress website and should be sufficient for most websites. However, depending on the size and complexity of your website, you may need to increase the memory limit even further to achieve better performance.

Best Regards,
8Theme’s Team

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PR

Participant

March 24, 2023 at 07:13

Thanks Tony!

What the max size if I may ask?

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Tony Rodriguez

Support staff

March 24, 2023 at 09:30

Hello, @PR,

The maximum memory limit for WordPress depends on various factors such as the server configuration, PHP settings, and available resources. However, WordPress itself recommends a minimum of 64 MB of memory to run smoothly.

If you have a large website with heavy traffic or run resource-intensive plugins or themes, you may need to increase the memory limit to avoid performance issues or errors.

The maximum memory limit that you can set also depends on your server’s configuration. Some servers may have a hard limit on the maximum amount of memory that a script can use, while others may allow you to set it as high as you need.

It’s always a good idea to consult with your hosting provider or a qualified developer before making any changes to your server’s configuration to avoid any potential issues.

Best Regards,
8Theme’s Team

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PR

Participant

March 26, 2023 at 23:55

Hello Tony,

Thanks! Will look more into this.

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Tony Rodriguez

Support staff

March 27, 2023 at 06:32

Hello, @PR,

Sure, take your time.

Thank you for contacting us. We are always here to help you with any further concerns you may have. Please feel free to reach out to us with any new topics.

We wish you a pleasant day.

Sincerely,
8Theme’s Team

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