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Low efficiency of web store on XStore Template

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Rohsel

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April 20, 2026 at 07:25

Hello, I’d like to ask what I can do to speed up my website using the XStore template. Currently, for example, the PageSpeed Insights tool returns the following metrics:
First Contentful Paint
4.7 s
Speed Index
8.8 s
Rendering the most content
10.7 s
Efficiency
57%

The store runs quite slowly, even though there aren’t too many products on the site. Could you suggest what I can do to speed it up?

Best Regards
Marek

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Ayan Rahman

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April 20, 2026 at 11:44

Hi,

Thank you for reaching out to us.

To improve the loading speed of your website using the XStore template, we recommend the following steps:
1. Optimize Images: Ensure that all images are properly compressed and use modern formats such as WebP.
2. Use a Caching Plugin: Implement a reliable caching solution (e.g., WP Rocket, W3 Total Cache, or LiteSpeed Cache) to reduce server response time.
3. Enable a CDN: Use a Content Delivery Network to deliver your content faster to users from different locations.
4. Minify CSS and JavaScript: Reduce the size of your CSS and JS files by enabling minification and combining them where possible.
5. Disable Unused Plugins: Deactivate and remove any plugins that are not essential to your website’s functionality.
6. Optimize Database: Regularly clean and optimize your WordPress database to improve performance.
7. Check Server Performance: Ensure that your hosting plan provides sufficient resources for your store’s needs.

Read more –
https://www.8theme.com/documentation/xstore/troubleshooting/the-ultimate-2025-guide-to-boosting-wordpress-speed-with-xstore-theme/ and https://www.8theme.com/documentation/xstore/troubleshooting/how-to-speed-up-my-website/

Warm Regards,
The 8Theme Team

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