Performance
Performance optimisation is crucial for providing a smooth checkout experience in WCPOS. This section covers common performance issues and how to resolve them.
Common Performance Issues
The most common performance complaints relate to:
- Slow checkout process - The payment modal takes a long time to load or process payments
- Sluggish interface - The POS interface feels unresponsive
- Long sync times - Product and order synchronization takes too long. From v1.10.0, start with Store health → Performance — check the measured response times and consider a lighter sync preset if your hosting is struggling
Performance Categories
Checkout Performance
Optimise the checkout process for faster payment processing and better customer experience.
Order Storage (HPOS)
Checkout getting slower as your store grows? Check whether WooCommerce uses legacy order storage, and switch to HPOS.
Server Performance
Monitor and optimise your WordPress/WooCommerce server using built-in metrics and troubleshooting techniques.
Store Health
The in-app dashboard (v1.10.0+) showing measured server load from this till, sync presets, download coverage, and the activity log.