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Understanding WordPress Site Health Warnings for imagick, intl, and OPCache
Last Updated: June 15, 2026Objective: Learn what WordPress Site Health warnings about imagick and intl mean, and understand why you may see recommendations related to OPCache even when your site is already optimized. WordPress Site Health can sometimes display warnings that appear concerning, especially when they mention missing PHP modules or performance recommendations. In many cases, these notices are informational rather than indicators of a problem. This article explains what these warnings mean and what HostHuski recommends. Why Am I Seeing Warnings for imagick and intl? You may see messages similar to: The optional module, imagick, is not installed, or has been disabled. The optional module, intl, is not installed, or has been disabled. Both imagick and intl are optional PHP extensions that some plugins or applications may use for additional functionality. However, they are not required for most WordPress websites to function properly. If your website is operating normally, these warnings do not indicate a problem that needs to be fixed. What HostHuski Does HostHuski only installs server-wide PHP extensions when they are genuinely necessary. Because PHP extensions are enabled at the server level for all hosting accounts, they cannot be activated for a single website without affecting other users on the server....
How to perform routine maintenance on your WordPress site
Last Updated: April 1, 2025Updating WordPress, Themes, and Plugins: A Step-by-Step Guide Keeping your WordPress site, themes, and plugins up-to-date is crucial for security, stability, and performance. This guide will walk you through the process. Identifying Available Updates Updates are indicated in two locations: 1. Admin bar icon (spinning arrow with number of updates) 2. Dashboard > Updates Updating Plugins To update plugins: 1. Click the update icon in the admin bar or navigate to Dashboard > Updates. 2. Select the plugins to update by checking the boxes or “Select All”. 3. Click “Update Plugins”. 4. Review update results. Why Update Plugins? Regular plugin updates: – Ensure smooth and stable performance – Fix security vulnerabilities – Prevent malware Updating Themes To update themes: 1. Navigate to Dashboard > Updates. 2. Select the themes to update by checking the boxes or “Select All”. 3. Click “Update Themes”. Precautions Before updating: – Consider creating a backup of your website to prevent potential issues. Verifying Updates After updating: – Return to the WordPress updates page to confirm all components are up-to-date. – The update icon in the admin bar should disappear. Best Practices – Regularly update plugins and themes (at least weekly) – Schedule updates during low-traffic...
My site is running slow
Last Updated: April 1, 2025Is your WordPress site running slow? Don’t worry, we’re here to help! Before reaching out to our support team, please go through this checklist to ensure that you’ve covered all the basics. Checklist: 1. LiteSpeed Cache is activated: Ensure that LiteSpeed Cache is installed, activated, and configured correctly. This plugin can significantly improve your site’s performance. It’s exclusive to our server technology. 2. All plugins are up to date: Outdated plugins can cause compatibility issues and slow down your site. Make sure all plugins are updated to their latest versions. 3. WooCommerce database is updated: If you’re using WooCommerce, ensure that your database is updated. This can be done by going to WooCommerce > System Status > Tools and running the “Update database” tool. You may also see an alert in your WordPress dashboard. 4. WordPress is updated: Ensure that your WordPress installation is updated to the latest version. 5. Active theme is updated: Make sure your active theme is updated to its latest version. Outdated themes can cause compatibility issues and slow down your site. 6. Site is scanned for malware: Run a malware scan on your site to ensure it’s free from any malicious code. You can use...