How to Speed Up Gutenberg Editor

Speed up your Gutenberg Editor and create content faster with fewer issues. Gutenberg Editor offers a modern way to build posts, but slow loading, lagging, and freezing can disrupt your workflow. This guide shows you how to fix these problems and optimize performance.

Common Performance Problems in Gutenberg Editor

Time to Load: It takes too long for the editor to open or update.
Laggy editing and typing Keystrokes take too long to register and interactions get stuck.
Editor Not Responding or Freezing—The editor stops responding or crashes.
Blocks Take Too Long to Load—When added, widgets and text blocks take too long to load.
Delays in writing and Saving: Both auto-save and manual writing are slow.

Ways to Make WordPress Block Editor Run Faster

Disable Unnecessary Plugins

Having too many active plugins can slow down the editor. To optimize performance:

Turn off plugins that aren’t needed
Remove unused or outdated plugins.
Use lightweight alternatives for bulky plugins.

Optimize Database Performance

A cluttered database can lead to slow responses. Keep your database clean by:

Deactivate and test plugins one by one to identify conflicts.
Using database optimization plugins like WP-Optimize.
Regularly running database maintenance from phpMyAdmin.

Use a Lightweight Theme

Heavy themes with excessive scripts and stylesheets can slow down the editor. Switch to:

A well-coded, performance-optimized theme such as Astra.
Themes that follow WordPress best practices without unnecessary bloat.

Increase WordPress Memory Limit

If your WordPress site runs out of memory, performance may suffer. Increase memory by adding the following line to your wp-config.php file:
define('WP_MEMORY_LIMIT', '256M');. You can check how to check your system information from here.

Speed up your Gutenberg editor by ensuring your minimum system requirements. — System Info in Premium Blocks

Enable Browser and Server Caching

Caching helps reduce load times for the editor. Implement:

A caching plugin like WP Rocket, W3 Total Cache, or LiteSpeed Cache.
Object caching with Redis or Memcached for faster database queries.

Reduce Third-Party Scripts and Fonts

External resources can slow down the Block Editor. To optimize:

Disable unused Google Fonts and external scripts, you may check how to remove the unused fonts from here.
Use a local copy of necessary resources when possible.
Load only essential scripts on the backend.

Premium Blocks' Google Fonts are only available with selected fonts in Gutenberg editor.

Keep WordPress, Plugins, and Themes Updated

Outdated versions can cause compatibility issues and slowdowns. Ensure:

WordPress core is always up to date.
Plugins and themes are regularly updated.
Outdated or unsupported extensions are removed.

Check Your Internet Connection

A slow or unstable internet connection can cause issues such as Gutenberg loading errors and autosave failures (“The response is not a valid JSON response”). Ensure you have a strong, stable connection and consider using a wired connection for better reliability.

Check for Hosting Bottlenecks

A slow server can affect the Block Editor’s speed. Consider:

Upgrading to a better hosting plan (e.g., managed WordPress hosting).
Using a hosting provider with high-performance infrastructure.
Ensuring the server supports the latest PHP version.

Speed Up Your Workflow in Gutenberg Editor

Auto-Embed Links will speed up your work in the Gutenberg Editor

Paste any URL that works, like YouTube or Twitter, into the editor, and Gutenberg will turn it into an embed block for you.

Make reusable blocks and save them

As Reusable Blocks, you can save plans and parts that you use a lot. Then, with just one click, you can use them in other posts. It saves time and makes sure everything is the same.

Use Slash (/) Command to Add New Blocks

You can add new blocks by typing / followed by the block’s name. This will let you add the block quickly without having to open the block inserter.

Shortcuts on the keyboard

Gutenberg has built-in tools that can speed up editing:

Undo with Ctrl + Z
Press and hold Ctrl and S to save.
Press Ctrl + Alt + T to add a block before
To add a block after Ctrl + Alt + Y.
Check out the full list of shortcuts, press Shift + Alt + H.

Gutenberg editor keyboard shortcuts. — Gutenberg Editor – keyboard Shortcuts

Final Thoughts

By implementing these solutions, you can significantly improve the performance of WordPress Block Editor. A faster editor enhances efficiency, making content creation smoother and more enjoyable. Regular maintenance and optimization will help keep your editor running at peak performance.

Need Further Help?

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