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Hi,
I can’t say that LiteSpeed is not a good plugin, but you need to find the right configuration, as it has many options.
One of the best plugins is WP Rocket, but it is not free. If you’d like to test a free plugin, you can try WP-Optimize, for example.
Thank you!
Hi,
What you can do is to use a good cache plugin and a CDN : How to Make the Site Faster
– optimize the images, use a plugin like https://wordpress.org/plugins/ewww-image-optimizer/ and enable the webp format and from the theme, use this option – https://i.imgur.com/6qMAN1H.png
– also, if you are using the WP Rocket, you can check our guide with this plugin https://forum.tagdiv.com/wp-rocket-and-newspaper-theme-optimization-guide/
– in case you are using the option to disable the desktop zone on mobile and the mobile zone on desktop – https://i.imgur.com/TT2slI3.png https://i.imgur.com/jWPKhXS.png
Hi,
What else can be done is to use a plugin that checks what is consuming the most resources on the website and tries to optimize that section. block cache it or even remove it or replace it with something that is consuming fewer resources.
Query Monitor to analyse WordPress performance problems
Hi Matija,
We raised this question with our developers and management team. Unfortunately, the response was not positive. The explanation provided was that this approach would consume additional resources, and it would be more optimized to use two separate tabbed content instead of extending a single one with 20 pages.
Thank you for your understanding!
Why WordPress + Newspaper creates ~27 image sizes
Two things are happening at once:
1️⃣ WordPress core creates image sizes
By default WordPress generates:
thumbnail
medium
medium_large
large
plus retina variants (2x)
2️⃣ Newspaper theme (tagDiv) adds many custom sizes
Newspaper is optimized for:
blocks
sliders
modules
mobile / tablet / desktop
retina (2x)
So it registers 20+ custom image sizes, which is why every upload explodes into ~27 files.
👉 This is normal behavior for Newspaper — not a bug.
What image sizes does Newspaper REALLY use?
In practice, Newspaper mostly uses these core groups:
✅ Commonly used sizes
td_696x0 → main article featured image
td_1068x0 → full-width layouts
td_300x220 → small blocks
td_534x462 → medium blocks
td_80x60 → widgets / lists
Retina (2x) versions of the above
⚠️ Many other sizes are edge cases (rare modules, legacy layouts, demos).
Option 1 (Recommended): Reduce image sizes SAFELY ✅
Step A: Disable unused sizes via code
Add this to functions.php (or a custom plugin):
add_filter(‘intermediate_image_sizes_advanced’, function ($sizes) {
$allowed = [
‘thumbnail’,
‘medium’,
‘large’,
‘td_696x0’,
‘td_300x220’,
‘td_534x462’
];
foreach ($sizes as $key => $value) {
if (!in_array($key, $allowed)) {
unset($sizes[$key]);
}
}
return $sizes;
});
📌 This:
Keeps only important Newspaper sizes
Stops WordPress from generating the rest
Option 2: Disable Retina Images (Huge win 🚀)
Newspaper creates 2x images by default.
Turn them off:
Newspaper → Theme Panel → General Settings → Retina Display
➡️ Disable Retina Images
💡 This alone can cut image generation almost in half.
Option 3: Use a plugin (Easiest, no code)
Install Disable Media Sizes or Perfmatters.
Then:
Disable unused WordPress sizes
Leave Newspaper core sizes enabled
⚠️ Don’t blindly disable everything — Newspaper needs some sizes to avoid layout breaks.
Option 4: Regenerate after cleanup (IMPORTANT)
After changing sizes:
Install Regenerate Thumbnails
Regenerate
Delete old unused thumbnails (plugin or server cleanup)
❌ What NOT to do
Don’t disable all td_* sizes
Don’t edit Newspaper core files
Don’t rely only on CDN offloading (it hides the problem but doesn’t fix disk usage)
Best setup for Newspaper (my recommendation)
✅ Disable Retina
✅ Keep 6–8 essential sizes only
✅ Use Bunny / CDN for delivery
✅ Use WebP/AVIF
This keeps:
Layout intact
Disk usage low
CDN fast
Hi awilbanks,
The tagDiv Mobile Theme plugin no longer provides a fully responsive version. It can be used if you want a simple mobile layout, such as for a blog. However, if you are looking for a responsive version with the same layout and content as the desktop site, this cannot be achieved using the tagDiv Mobile Theme plugin.
The improved speed you are seeing is mainly due to the simpler layout. If you build the site using only one or two blocks similar to how the mobile theme works the performance results will be quite comparable.
A responsive version, however, loads all elements from the desktop layout. To achieve better speed in this case, you need to optimize CSS and JavaScript, use a reliable caching solution, and in some situations, adjust the page content itself. Pages with many blocks, images, and elements will naturally load slower than pages with fewer components.
You say it is not recommended, but my page speeds greatly (and I mean greatly) decrease if I am not using the mobile theme. Going to my page on mobile is instantaneous. Going to the the regular version on mobile without the mobile theme, takes up to 30 seconds to load. That is using, page optimize, and jetpack’s optimization features as well.
Hello, what the error says on our website trailrun.be is the client_max_body_size paramter for trailrun.be
Is that a common issue ? can you optimize the plugin so they send minimum required data for saving elements
Hi,
That is a very old theme version. However, even after updating the theme, the website should look the same. Before making any changes, please ensure you have a full backup.
After updating the theme, it is important to install the Standard Pack plugin: https://i.imgur.com/8heENe0.png This plugin, introduced in Newspaper 10, contains all the old blocks and templates, which are now separated from the main theme. You can find more details in this article: https://tagdiv.com/newspaper-theme-update-standard-pack-or-tagdiv-cloud-templates/
Please also make sure to clear the cache, optimized resources, and Cloudflare cache (if you are using Cloudflare) after updating the theme.
If you are using a child theme, we recommend deactivating it after the update, as it may cause compatibility issues.
Additionally, if you prefer, you can request custom work to update the theme to the latest version. One of our developers will handle the update and ensure everything remains unchanged. To proceed, please send a request to services@tagdiv.com
, and our colleagues will ask for temporary wp-admin access to review the site and assess the changes made. Based on this, they will provide a time and cost estimate for the update.
Let me know if you’d like a more casual or more technical version.
I’ve used Autoptimize, WP Super Cache, and Cloudflare, but not image compression! However, I’m still seeing JS and CSS issues on mobile devices, so this isn’t related to image compression! The main problem seems to be resolving the JS and CSS issues!
Hi,
Reducing the CSS is quite important but since you are using tagDiv Standard Pack and quite many blocks and options from it, removing this plugin is not an option in your case, but this will reduce the css by half from the size it has now.
Now related to the “fetchpriority=high should be applied”, please replace the element Big Grid Flex with the Big Grid element (same layout).
Use a plugin that can convert the images to WebP, for example, ewww image optimizer- https://wordpress.org/plugins/ewww-image-optimizer/
There is a banner image set that does not have a height and width – https://i.imgur.com/XCHOeoC.png. It can be resolved using tagDiv Composer, select that banner ad, and in the image tab, set the width and height for the mobile version of that banner.
Other suggestions are to use an optimization for css and js (Autoptimize) and a Cloudflare.
Hi,
To improve the website’s performance by resolving the image situation, you can use a plugin optimizer like EWWW Image Optimizer
Also, please check this guide – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxRNXtWU1Bw
Before making any changes, please ensure you have a full backup of your website.
Thank you!
Hi djony620,
There will be a need to make the improvements for the list provided on the Pagespeed test.
Also, for speed, if you are using the WP Super Cache plugin, make sure that you also use the Autoptimize plugin and CDN . There are also other cache plugins that can be used to do both caching and optimizing the site, so there is no need to have 2 plugins. For example, one of the best is WP Rocket, but you can also use free plugins like WP Optimizer, Litespeed.
Hi MarcyGaboma, unfortunately, I do not understand the problem you are facing. Could you please provide some more details and maybe some screenshots?
As you recommended, I have installed Autoptimize and WP Super Cache, but I am still experiencing an LCP issue! The report is as follows：https://pagespeed.web.dev/analysis/https-www-yigeni-com/g3jt6j0sie?form_factor=mobile
Can you help me?
Hi,
This depends on what you need the plugins for. If you are installing a pre-built website, there is no need to install anything manually—the theme will automatically install the required plugins for the selected pre-built site.
If you want to optimize images, you can use EWWW Image Optimizer or a similar plugin.
For caching, WP Rocket is one of the best options, but there are also other caching plugins you can use, such as WP Super Cache (with Autoptimize), LiteSpeed Cache, or WP-Optimize.
Thank you!
After installing the theme, what additional plugins should I install? When I first purchased your theme a long time ago, there were two plugins: WP Super Cache and EWWW Image Optimizer. Now I see Autoptimize Plugin, WP Rocket, and others—all scattered in different places, making it difficult to understand. Please tell me which plugins I should install if the site is clean—WordPress is installed on the hosting and your Newspaper theme is installed. Best regards!
Hello,
This issue is very unlikely to be caused directly by the Newsmag theme. In most cases, it’s related to leftover cache, generated files, or plugins from the previous Kubio setup.
I recommend checking the following:
Cache cleanup beyond WP-Optimize
WP-Optimize doesn’t always remove theme-generated or server-level cache. If possible, please clear cache from the hosting panel and remove any generated /cache/ or minified asset folders (after backup).
Kubio leftovers
Make sure there are no Kubio-related plugins, mu-plugins, or injected CSS still active (Customizer, global styles, header/footer scripts).
CSS affecting the body layout
The overflow issue on the homepage strongly suggests a leftover global CSS rule, likely added by Kubio, which also explains the admin bar behavior.
Quick core check
Re-save permalinks and, if needed, temporarily disable plugins to rule out conflicts.
Your CSS fix is a valid temporary workaround, but the goal should be to remove the source of the conflicting styles so the site stays clean and stable.
Thank you!
@Calin Hi, I tried on 3 computers, not logged into the site, and all of them showed this blank space. Flex Block 5 is moving; it’s on all the pages in the video I tested. I tested it on this one, https://glostv.com/tv-brasil, and this one, https://glostv.com/tv-cultura. The error appears on all of them, and after clicking “show more” 4 times, this error appears on the fourth time, along with a large blank space. Sometimes the error appears on the third time, but it varies. I recorded the video for you to analyze, in another browser, from what I had recorded in the previous conversation. Look at this: https://app.screencast.com/UgLgkwZJScCMu. I changed the background of this Flex Block 5. I removed the title to test, and it still doesn’t work. The error doesn’t occur on posts without the EPG (program list). I’ve already optimized the EPG code and added all the necessary isolations. Here are photos of the problem. https://ibb.co/4RFgwdQd https://ibb.co/0jZdfk1y https://ibb.co/ynj696hv
Hi,
This https://ibb.co/hFjWZy65 isn’t a problem, our system was set to delete only a few cache plugins and teh recommended one at that time was WP Super Cache plugin, but any plugin for cache cna be used, some of them provide better results than others.
Nor is the LiteSpeed cache plugin a good cache plugin providing so many options (this makes it a bit hard to use), but to have the best performance with this plugin, you need to have the server from LiteSpeed, so this can provide the best results.
For images, you can use a plugin to optimize them https://wordpress.org/plugins/ewww-image-optimizer/
For breadcrumbs (https://ibb.co/NngYKwhK) use the options like this – https://i.imgur.com/U8Glllo.png
For the filter, unfortunately, it can be used only for those that are currently provided. In your case, you should have “Single – Related by category”, which will provide articles from the same category as the current one. Unfortunately, there are no options to edit the way teh filter is working.
Thank you!
@Calin Is everything alright? I’m experiencing slow loading times on the site; it’s practically frozen. When I click on any channel links, the first time it’s normal, the second time it’s normal, the third time it freezes completely. I spent days trying to find a solution, I restored it to a point a month ago when it wasn’t like this, but it still freezes insanely. I deactivated all plugins, activated them one by one, and nothing solved it. Before you suggest using Autoptimize, I did use it; it’s a good caching plugin. Link: https://glostv.com/tv-sete-lagoas. This freezing happens during posts and also during static. In Brazil, most of the population uses 4G internet. I tested it on 3 different cell phones, all using 4G, and they all froze as I explained. Watch the video. https://app.screencast.com/Xq9gdosMJFRO9?t=13s In the video, I try to click the link with the red logo next to it, but it doesn’t work. Then I click the GlosTV logo to go to the homepage, and it doesn’t work; it’s stuck. Something very serious is happening. Could you take a look at the console for me and tell me why this is happening? Before you tell me, it’s hosting: https://ibb.co/Q3tf155R. It can handle a lot of traffic, but I haven’t even finished the website yet.
Hi,
“Autoptimize, this plugin is breaking my website.” – this is because one of the options that was selected is breaking the layout, you need to check each option you want to use https://forum.tagdiv.com/autoptimize-install-configuration/
If you want, you can test other plugins and see which one provides the best results for you, but each must be tested to determine which options can be used without affecting the website layout or functionality.
Thank you!
Hi,
It will be need to use a good cache plugin that can optimize the css. The most recommended is WP Rocket cache plugin. But there are other cache/optimization plugins that can be used, just to have the option to minify and remove unused css.
Thank you!
Autoptimize this plugin is breaking my website.
ewww image optimizer plugin for image optimization is used
wp super cache is used.
Should I remove wp super cache and ewww image optimizer and installed your suggested new plugins?
Please let me know
Hi,
You have cache and optimize images, but please use Autoptimize for optimizing html, css, and JS. This will bring better results.
WP Rocket doesn’t have a free version, only premium, but there are other free plugins that you can try, like – https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-optimize/ – https://wordpress.org/plugins/litespeed-cache/
Setting an old version of the theme normally does not improve the site speed.
Thank you!
I have already used super cache plugin and ewww image optimizer plugin for image optimization.
What is cloudflare is it wordpress plugin or I need to set up on my godaddy server ?
Also please let me if I revert newspaper theme version then will that make site fast?
wp rocket is commercial plugin am I right?
please do response.
