How to Disable the WordPress Search Feature
If your WordPress site doesn’t need a search box, the built-in search creates security risks and unnecessary query load. Here’s how to disable it completely.
Month: April 2026
Should You Disable Author Pages in WordPress?
WordPress creates author archive pages for every user. On single-author sites, they duplicate your blog page. Here’s when and how to disable them.
WordPress Attachment Pages Are Thin Content — How to Fix
Every image you upload to WordPress gets its own URL as an “attachment page.” These thin-content pages hurt your SEO. Here’s how to disable them.
WordPress Lazy Loading Is Hurting Your LCP Score
WordPress lazy-loads ALL images by default — including your hero image above the fold. That kills your LCP score. Here’s how to fix it.
WordPress oEmbed: What It Is and Why It Adds Extra Requests
WordPress loads wp-embed.min.js on every page so other sites can embed your content. If you don’t need that, here’s how to disable oEmbed completely.
What Are Dashicons and Why Are They Slowing Down Your WordPress Site
WordPress loads a 46 KB Dashicons stylesheet on every page — even for visitors who never see the admin. Here’s how to remove it from the frontend.
WordPress Application Passwords: Do You Need Them?
WordPress 5.6 added Application Passwords for REST API authentication. If you don’t use external apps, it’s an attack surface you don’t need. Here’s how to disable it.
Why the WordPress Theme/Plugin Editor Is a Security Risk
WordPress ships with a built-in code editor that lets anyone with admin access edit PHP files live. Here’s why that’s dangerous and how to disable it.
Your WordPress REST API Is Leaking User Data — Here’s the Fix
The WordPress REST API exposes your user list at /wp-json/wp/v2/users — no login required. Here’s how to restrict it without breaking your site.