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Load Optimization

The WebSocket version significantly reduces server load by replacing AJAX polling with persistent WebSocket connections.

How it works​

In AJAX mode, each user's browser makes repeated HTTP requests to your WordPress server every few seconds to check for new messages. With WebSocket, a single persistent connection handles all real-time updates without repeated server requests. This dramatically reduces the number of HTTP requests to your WordPress server, especially on sites with many concurrent users, resulting in lower CPU usage, less database load, and better overall site performance.

Key capabilities​

  • Eliminates repeated AJAX polling requests to your server
  • Single persistent connection per user instead of continuous HTTP requests
  • Dramatically reduces server CPU and database load
  • Better performance on sites with many concurrent users
  • Frees up server resources for other site functionality
  • WebSocket relay handles the connection management offsite