5 essentiële WordPress-optimalisatieplugins (die je niet vertragen)

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Op 25 april 2025

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Want to make your WordPress site faster without breaking it or bloating it with too many plugins? The truth is: most “speed booster” plugins either overlap, conflict, or actually slow you down. Here are 5 lightweight, effective plugins that help optimize your site without compromise.

Why Less Is More in Optimization

Too many performance plugins can create:

Code conflicts and bugs
Duplicate functions (like multiple lazy loaders)
Higher memory and CPU usage

Instead, use a minimal stack of non-overlapping tools, tested for compatibility and results.

1. LiteSpeed Cache (All-in-One for LiteSpeed Servers)

Page and browser caching
CSS/JS optimization
Guest mode & mobile caching
Image optimization and QUIC.cloud CDN

Use if: Your server runs LiteSpeed (or OpenLiteSpeed)

2. Perfmatters (Lightweight Optimization Toolbox)

Disable unused WordPress features (emoji, embeds, XML-RPC)
Script manager: disable JS/CSS per page
Preload fonts, DNS-prefetch, local Google Fonts

Use with: Any caching plugin (works perfectly with LiteSpeed or WP Rocket)

3. WP YouTube Lyte (For Video Lazy Loading)

Replaces YouTube iframes with lightweight placeholders
Loads actual iframe only on click
Reduces LCP and TBT dramatically

Best for: Sites with YouTube embeds that slow the page

4. Flying Scripts (Delay Non-Critical JavaScript)

Add delay to scripts like chat widgets, pixels, analytics
Improves TTI and Total Blocking Time
Supports keyword-based script control

Pro tip: Use to delay Facebook Pixel, Clarity, Hotjar, etc.

5. ShortPixel (or reSmush.it for Free)

Compresses images on upload
Supports WebP + AVIF (ShortPixel only)
Bulk image optimization and resize

Choose: ShortPixel for advanced features or reSmush.it for a free, no-signup option

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How to Combine These Plugins Safely

Here’s a clean stack that doesn’t overlap:

LiteSpeed-cache → page caching + core optimization
Perfmatters → script cleanup and preload
ShortPixel → image compression
Flying Scripts → delay non-critical JS

Avoid using more than one plugin for each category (e.g., don’t use 2 caching plugins or 2 image optimizers).

What to Avoid

Stacking multiple caching plugins
Running both Jetpack and optimization plugins
Heavy plugins with all-in-one promises but zero transparency

Want an Expert to Check Your Stack?

Using the wrong mix of optimization plugins can do more harm than good. Request a free audit from SpeedWP Pro — we’ll review your setup and recommend the fastest, lightest combination tailored to your site.

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