--- title: How to Speed Up DriveHub (Performance Settings) description: "Do your Google Drive galleries take a while to appear, or do you have folders with hundreds of files? You can easily speed things up with **DriveHub**. The **Performance** tab controls what loads and when, how many files load at…" url: "https://sovlix.com/docs/how-to-speed-up-drivehub-performance-settings/" updated: "2026-10-07" category: DriveHub / Settings --- # How to Speed Up DriveHub (Performance Settings) Do your Google Drive galleries take a while to appear, or do you have folders with hundreds of files? You can easily speed things up with **DriveHub**. The **Performance** tab controls what loads and when, how many files load at once, and where DriveHub's scripts are added. A few small changes here can make big folders feel quick. Let's get started! ## Step 1: Open the Performance Tab - Go to **DriveHub** > **Settings** from your WP-Admin. - Click on **Performance** in the settings menu. [![Opening the Performance tab in DriveHub settings](https://sovlix.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/drivehub-performance-01-open-performance.webp)](https://sovlix.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/drivehub-performance-01-open-performance.webp) You will see two groups: **What loads, and when** and **Where the plugin loads**. ## Step 2: Load Modules After the Page (optional) - Turn on **Lazy Module Loading** to let the rest of your page appear first. DriveHub then loads your galleries and file lists right after the page has finished loading. [![Lazy Module Loading switched on](https://sovlix.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/drivehub-performance-02-lazy-module-loading.webp)](https://sovlix.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/drivehub-performance-02-lazy-module-loading.webp) This is handy on long pages where the DriveHub module sits further down. **Note:** Lazy Module Loading needs DriveHub Pro. ## Step 3: Load Files in Batches - Keep **Lazy Files Loading** switched on (it is on by default). DriveHub then loads a folder's files a batch at a time instead of all at once, so even very large folders open quickly. [![The Lazy Files Loading switch](https://sovlix.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/drivehub-performance-03-lazy-files-loading.webp)](https://sovlix.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/drivehub-performance-03-lazy-files-loading.webp) If you switch it off, every file in a folder loads in one go. That is fine for small folders, but slower for big ones. ## Step 4: Choose the Loading Method When **Lazy Files Loading** is on, you can choose how the next batch of files appears: - **Pagination**: people move between pages of files. - **Load More**: a button at the bottom fetches the next batch. - **Infinite Scroll**: more files load by themselves as people scroll down. [![The Loading Method choices: Pagination, Load More and Infinite Scroll](https://sovlix.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/drivehub-performance-04-loading-method.webp)](https://sovlix.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/drivehub-performance-04-loading-method.webp) Pagination is great for document lists, while **Infinite Scroll** feels natural for photo galleries. ## Step 5: Set the Files per Load (optional) - Use the slider or type a number in **Files per Load** to choose how many files load in each batch, from 0 to 500. Set it to **0** for no limit. - Click **Reset** to go back to the default of 100. [![The Files per Load slider set to 100](https://sovlix.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/drivehub-performance-05-files-per-load.webp)](https://sovlix.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/drivehub-performance-05-files-per-load.webp) A smaller number makes the first batch appear faster; a bigger number means fewer clicks or scrolls to reach the end of a folder. **Note:** Files per Load needs DriveHub Pro. ## Step 6: Load Scripts on All Pages (only if needed) DriveHub only adds its scripts to pages where it finds a DriveHub module, which keeps the rest of your site light: - Leave **Load Scripts on All Pages** off in most cases. - Turn it on if your theme or page builder loads content with AJAX (for example in popups, tabs or "load more posts" sections) and a DriveHub module shows up empty or unstyled there. [![The Load Scripts on All Pages switch](https://sovlix.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/drivehub-performance-06-load-scripts-all-pages.webp)](https://sovlix.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/drivehub-performance-06-load-scripts-all-pages.webp) ## Step 7: Use Server Throttle on Budget Hosting (optional) - In **Server Throttle**, choose **Low**, **Medium** or **High** to limit how much server power DriveHub uses for downloads and media streaming. Keep it on **Disabled** if your hosting has no trouble. [![The Server Throttle row](https://sovlix.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/drivehub-performance-07-server-throttle.webp)](https://sovlix.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/drivehub-performance-07-server-throttle.webp) Higher values protect a small hosting plan, but downloads and videos will be slower. **Note:** Server Throttle needs DriveHub Pro. ## Step 8: Save Your Changes - Click on **Save changes** in the bar at the bottom of the screen. [![The Save changes button in the bar at the bottom of the screen](https://sovlix.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/drivehub-performance-08-save-changes.webp)](https://sovlix.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/drivehub-performance-08-save-changes.webp) And that's it! Open a page with a big Google Drive folder and you will see it load faster and more smoothly. ## Benefits of Tuning DriveHub's Performance - **Faster pages:** Your content appears first, and Google Drive files follow right after. - **Big folders made easy:** Files load in batches instead of all at once. - **A browsing style that fits:** Pages, a button, or endless scrolling. - **Lighter site:** Scripts load only where they are needed. With **DriveHub**, even large Google Drive libraries feel quick on your website.