7 things that actually move WordPress Core Web Vitals (with code)

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2 min readKey summary
The article lays out seven code-level WordPress optimizations to improve Core Web Vitals.
Key tactics include removing unused CSS/JavaScript, self-hosting and preloading fonts, and setting image dimensions to reduce CLS and render blocking.
It also recommends prioritizing the LCP image, deferring noncritical scripts, and using persistent object caching to lower TTFB and main-thread work.
Rather than relying only on Lighthouse, the author stresses measuring performance with field data for a more accurate view of real user experience.

