Database Optimisation for Long-Running WordPress Sites
A WordPress site that has run for years accumulates clutter in its database: old revisions, expired transients, spam comments and orphaned data. Over time this can slow the admin area and bloat backups.
Periodic optimisation keeps the engine running smoothly.
What Builds Up
- Dozens of saved revisions per post.
- Trashed posts and spam comments.
- Expired temporary data (transients).
- Leftover tables from removed plugins.
How We Optimise Safely
- Back up the database first, every time.
- Clear out spam, trash and stale revisions.
- Remove orphaned data from old plugins.
- Optimise tables to reclaim space.
- Limit future revisions to a sensible number.
Why Care Is Needed
Database cleanup tools are powerful and can delete more than intended if misused. We always work from a backup and target only data that is genuinely safe to remove.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often should the database be optimised?
For most sites, a review every few months is plenty. Very busy sites may benefit from a more regular routine.
If you need a hand with any of this, your Progressive Robot delivery team is ready to help. Raise a ticket from the Support area of your client portal or speak to your account manager and we will guide you through the next steps.