Gutenberg editor, as the default editor of WordPress, is powerful but sometimes lags, delays or responds slowly. This article will provide a complete solution to help you completely optimize the performance of Gutenberg editor.

First, the common causes of Gutenberg editor lagging

1. Browser compatibility issues
   • Using an outdated browser version
   • Browser extension conflicts
   • Excessive cache accumulation
2. WordPress Environmental Issues
   • PHP version too low (7.4+ recommended)
   • Insufficient memory limit (256MB+ recommended)
   • Database needs to be optimized
3. Plugin and theme conflicts
   • Too many plug-ins running at the same time
   • Theme features not compatible with Gutenberg
   • Block-specific plug-ins cause conflicts
4. Content complexity issues
   • Article contains too many blocks
   • Use of large number of media files
   • Complex Layout Design

II. Basic Optimization Program

1. Browser-side optimization

Update Browser: Use the latest version of Chrome
Disable Conflict Extensions: especially ad blockers and grammar checkers
clear the cache: Regularly clear your browser cache and cookies

2. WordPress environment optimization

// In wp-config.php add
define('WP_MEMORY_LIMIT', '256M');

• Upgrade PHP to version 7.4 or 8.0+
• Optimizing MySQL Databases with Hosting Panels
• Enable OPcache to accelerate PHP execution

3. Plug-in management strategy

• Disable unnecessary plugins (especially Gutenberg Enhancements)
• Troubleshooting Conflicts with the Health Check Plugin
• Test plugin activation status in batches

III. Advanced optimization techniques

1. Performance optimization plug-in recommendations

• WP Rocket: Cache Optimization
• Perfmatters: Database optimization
• Query Monitor: Performance Analysis

2. Gutenberg-exclusive optimization

// Reduce autosave frequency with code
add_filter('wp_check_post_lock_window', function() {
    return 120; // change to 120 second check
}).

• Disable automatic drafts:define('AUTOSAVE_INTERVAL', 300).
• Restrictions on revised versions:define('WP_POST_REVISIONS', 5).
• Using Classic Blocks for Complex Content

3. Media file optimization

• Compressed images (WebP format recommended)
• utilizationLazy loading techniques
• Limit media library scanning range

IV. Ultimate solutions

1. Comparison of alternatives

programmatic	vantage	drawbacks
Classic Editor Plugin	simple and lightweight	Abandonment of the Gutenberg function
Disable visualization mode	Plain Text Extreme	Loss of live preview
Block Manager	selective disabling	Configuration required

2. Professional-level optimized combinations

1. server-side: LiteSpeed + LS Cache
2. comprehensive database: Optimize the wp_posts table on a regular basis
3. forward part of sth.: Delayed loading of non-critical CSS/JS
4. editor (software): Disable unused block types

V. Frequently asked questions

Q: Why does it get stuck when I save an article?
A: Usually it is caused by autosave or revision, which can be solved by modifying wp-config.php.

Q: How can I tell if it's a plugin or theme issue?
A: Use the troubleshooting mode of the Health Check plug-in to test one by one.

Q: Will upgrading the hardware solve the problem?
A: For large websites, upgrading to a VPS or dedicated server will result in significant improvements.

reach a verdict

By implementing the above optimization measures, all Gutenberg lag problems of 90% can be solved. It is recommended to start with basic optimization and gradually try advanced solutions. If the problem persists, you can consider using a lightweight alternative editor, but at the expense of some of Gutenberg's special features.

Professional Tips: Regularly use the Query Monitor plugin to analyze performance bottlenecks and target optimization for the best results.

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