How to Check WordPress Site Health with SiteSuraksha

WordPress includes a built-in Site Health tool. However, it displays technical notices without giving step-by-step instructions to fix them.

SiteSuraksha automates site health audits, explains findings in clear terms, and fixes performance bottlenecks directly.

Key Site Health Indicators You Must Monitor

SiteSuraksha evaluates four primary system categories:

1. Server Environment

• PHP Version: Running outdated PHP versions (PHP 7.4 or 8.0) slows performance and creates security vulnerabilities. SiteSuraksha flags versions below PHP 8.2.
• Required Extensions: Validates presence of imagick, curl, mbstring, and zip.
• Memory Limit: Verifies minimum 256MB PHP memory limit.

2. WordPress Core and Cron Jobs

• WP-Cron Execution: Standard WP-Cron depends on user traffic. SiteSuraksha replaces it with system-level crons to prevent missed scheduled posts and recurring tasks.

3. Database Health

• Unused Transients: Clears expired transient cache rows in wp_options.
• Database Engine: Confirms conversion from MyISAM to InnoDB for row-level locking.

4. REST API and Loopback Requests

• Verifies that your server can make loopback calls. Blocked loopback calls prevent background processing and automated updates.

How to Audit Site Health in SiteSuraksha

1. Open your SiteSuraksha dashboard and select Health & Performance.
2. Review the score and prioritized warnings.
3. Click Auto-Fix on supported items, such as clearing expired transients or disabling debug display.
4. Download the generated PDF audit report for team compliance reviews.