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Optimization and Maintenance for PrestaShop 9 — Automated Cleanup, Speed and Store Stability

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Keep your PrestaShop store running at peak performance with automated optimization and maintenance tasks. The Optimization Engine runs scheduled cleanup, database optimization, and image compression in the background, with no manual intervention required.

Features

  • Automated database optimization and table defragmentation (OPTIMIZE TABLE)
  • Clear temporary files, Smarty cache, and compiled templates
  • Image optimization (lossless or lossy compression without quality loss)
  • Remove abandoned carts and expired guest sessions
  • Rebuild database indexes for faster queries
  • Purge outdated logs and visitor data
  • Task scheduler (cron-based or manual trigger)
  • Compatible with PrestaShop 8 and 9

How It Works

After installation, configure which tasks run automatically and how often (daily, weekly, monthly). The module runs as a background cron job and does not affect store availability. From the back-office you get a full log of executed tasks and their results at any time.

Settings & Customization

  • Select which tasks to enable and their schedule
  • Set minimum age threshold for abandoned carts and sessions
  • Choose image compression level (lossless or lossy)
  • Email notification after each run with a results summary
  • Manual trigger for any task directly from the admin panel
  • Multistore support

Benefits for Your Store

A well-maintained store loads faster, has a smaller database footprint, and operates more reliably. Reduced server resource consumption translates to lower hosting costs, while improved page speed has a direct positive impact on both SEO rankings and conversion rate.

Technical Information

  • Installs via back-office in under 2 minutes
  • No core file modifications required
  • Works with standard PHP cron jobs
  • Compatible with shared hosting and VPS/dedicated servers
  • Technical support and updates included