How to Optimize Performance Settings in BuddyBoss Platform

Introduction

At BuddyBoss, every community is unique—whether it’s your hosting, platform settings, or additional plugins. Optimizing performance is key to enhancing your site’s speed and responsiveness without custom code. In this guide, you will learn how to use the new Performance Tab in the BuddyBoss Platform to reduce page requests and control the number of posts loaded in your activity feed, resulting in a faster, more efficient website.

Tutorial Video

Access Performance Settings

1. Navigate to your Dashboard.
2. Go to BuddyBoss > Settings > Performance.
3. Confirm that your BuddyBoss Platform is updated to the latest version to access these new options.
   

Configure Page Requests

1. In the General section, locate Page Requests.
2. Note that the update has reduced the default number of page requests from four to two for the activity feed.
3. If your hosting environment supports it, adjust the setting to one page request for even faster loading.
   • Fewer page requests reduce wait times for elements to load, resulting in a more responsive website.
     
4. Review any third-party plugins or custom code for potential conflicts when lowering this setting.
5. Click Save Settings to apply your changes.
   

Configure Activity Posts

1. In the Performance tab, find the Activity option.
2. The default configuration now loads 10 posts per activity page instead of the previous 20.
3. Adjust the number of posts to display by choosing between 5, 10, or 15 posts.
   • If a user scrolls past the current set (e.g., 10 posts), either the next 10 posts will load automatically or a Load More button will appear.
     
4. Choose the setting that best balances content display and loading speed for your community.
5. Click Save Settings to update the activity feed behavior.
   

Troubleshooting and FAQs

Q: What if I don’t see the Performance Tab?
A: Ensure you are running the latest version of the BuddyBoss Platform. Update your platform to access the Performance Tab.

Q: Can I further reduce the number of page requests?
A: Yes, if your server has sufficient resources, you can adjust the setting to one page request. However, verify that no conflicts arise with third-party plugins or customizations.

Q: How does adjusting the number of activity posts affect page speed?
A: Reducing the number of posts per page decreases load times, leading to a faster and more responsive experience. However, too few posts may require more frequent loading, so balance is key.