Hi,
I tried to upgrade PHP version on my host to 8 or above but my site slowed down significantly. Then I reverted to 7.4 and everything works fine. However I would like to use 8 or above at is is better optimized for performance.
Is this known issue, and is there something I can do in my theme configuration to resolve the issue?
My site is CuriousMatrix.com
Thank you.
Hello @dpernar!
Page speed can be influenced by a variety of factors, including server response time, network latency, image optimization, caching, and more. While the PHP version itself may not directly affect page speed, it can impact the performance of the web application, which in turn can affect page speed. For example, newer versions of PHP often have performance improvements that can speed up the execution of code and reduce server response times.
That being said, optimizing your website for speed is not solely about the PHP version you are using. There are many other factors to consider, such as minimizing the number of HTTP requests, reducing the size of your files (e.g. compressing images and scripts), and utilizing caching techniques to speed up page loading times. Additionally, choosing a fast and reliable web hosting provider can also have a significant impact on page speed.
Thank you!
Hi Bettina,
Thank you for your answer.
Yes, I am aware of all that, however upgrading to PHP 8.0 slows down my site for more than 10 seconds, so that’s really weird. I even tried to turn off all plugins (except needed theme plugins), but still nothing.
