Keep what your site uses
Open OptiWave → Bloat Removal. Some WordPress features are unnecessary on one site and essential on another. Change one option, wait for it to save, and test the affected functionality.
Removing discovery links or version metadata reduces page markup. It is not a replacement for WordPress updates or access controls.
Controls and initial defaults
| Control | Default | What to consider |
|---|---|---|
| Disable Emojis | On | Removes WordPress emoji support assets. Devices can still render their native emoji. |
| Disable Embeds | On | Removes WordPress embed support. Check sites or tools that embed your posts. |
| Disable XML-RPC | Off | Can affect remote publishing and integrations that use XML-RPC. |
| Disable RSS Feeds | Off | Redirects feed requests. Keep feeds if readers or syndication tools use them. |
| Disable Shortlinks | Off | Removes shortlink discovery markup. |
| Disable REST API Links | Off | Removes discovery links, while REST API endpoints remain available. |
| Disable RSD & WLW Manifest | Off | Removes discovery links used by some external publishing tools. |
| Remove Generator Metadata | Off | Removes generator tags from page HTML. |
| Limit Post Revisions | Off | Limits retained revisions to three when enabled. |
| Disable Dashicons (Frontend) | Off | Removes the icon stylesheet for logged-out visitors. Check theme icons first. |
| Reduce Heartbeat Frequency | On | Uses a 60-second interval outside post editing screens; editor timing is preserved. |
Check the affected feature
Test a logged-out page for missing icons, open the editor to check saving, and confirm any remote publishing, feeds, or embedded content still works. If you need a removed feature, turn that option off and refresh the cache.
For existing stored revisions and other data, use the Database guide. Limiting future revisions and deleting existing records are separate actions.
See the bloat removal screen
