Getting started

First run

Open DB Optimizer once after install. Your first Health Score tells you what's slowing the store and what's safe to clean.

Step 1 — Open the dashboard

Go to DB Optimizer in the WordPress sidebar. The main dashboard loads automatically with diagnostics — no configuration required.

Step 2 — Read your Health Score

The Health Score (0–100) summarizes database health. A badge shows the rating:

• Excellent (90+)
• Good (75–89)
• Fair (50–74)
• Needs attention (<50)

Below the score, factor bars show what's dragging the number down — autoload weight, Action Scheduler backlog, transients, revisions, and more.

Step 3 — Review database size

Check the Database Overview pie chart and the Diagnostics tab for per-table sizes. This helps you spot bloated tables before running any cleanup.

Step 4 — Run a safe Quick Clean

Start with low-risk cleanups from Quick Clean:

1. Expired transients — safe on every store
2. Post revisions — removes old draft copies
3. WooCommerce logs — entries older than 30 days

Each cleanup shows rows removed and MB freed. If a cleanup finds nothing, it reports zero — that's normal.