---
title: Investigate backend-only WordPress performance bottlenecks
slug: investigate-backend-only-wordpress-performance-bottlenecks
description: This skill guides an agent through measuring, profiling, and narrowing slow WordPress behavior without relying on browser clicks. Use it when the job is to diagnose slow pages, REST endpoints, cron activity, autoload bloat, or query-heavy requests from the backend outward.
verification: security_reviewed
source: https://github.com/WordPress/agent-skills/tree/trunk/skills/wp-performance
category: Runbooks & Diagnostics
framework: Multi-Framework
tool_ecosystem:
  github_repo: wordpress/agent-skills
---
# Investigate backend-only WordPress performance bottlenecks

This skill guides an agent through measuring, profiling, and narrowing slow WordPress behavior without relying on browser clicks. Use it when the job is to diagnose slow pages, REST endpoints, cron activity, autoload bloat, or query-heavy requests from the backend outward.

## Installation

1. Clone this skill repository.
2. Open this skill folder.
3. Review prerequisites and setup needs.
4. Install required dependencies.
5. Run and test in your environment.

## Source

- [Agent Skill Exchange](https://agentskillexchange.com/skills/investigate-backend-only-wordpress-performance-bottlenecks/)