Hosting platform xCloud has rolled out its August 2025 release, a feature-packed update focused on performance optimization, smarter backup management, and stronger server security. Highlights include Google PageSpeed Insights integration, a redesigned backup management dashboard, support for multiple themes in Blueprints, and 7G/8G firewall integration with NGINX.
PageSpeed Insights Built into the Dashboard
Site speed is critical for both user experience and SEO. With this release, xCloud integrates Google PageSpeed Insights directly into the control panel, allowing users to run performance tests on desktop and mobile without leaving the platform.
Admins can instantly see:
- Performance scores for mobile and desktop.
- Key metrics breakdown including LCP, FID, and CLS.
- Actionable suggestions for fixing large images, unused scripts, or slow server responses.
Backup Management, Reimagined
The new Site Backup Management Dashboard simplifies backup operations with a cleaner interface and improved visibility.
New features include:
- A summary view of backups, file counts, and database sizes.
- Status overview for quick monitoring.
- Bulk delete to remove outdated backups.
- Easy switching between local and remote backups.
Ideal for agencies and developers managing multiple sites, it enables faster restores and reduces downtime.
Enhanced Security: 7G/8G Firewall for NGINX
The 7G and 8G Web Application Firewalls (WAF) are now fully integrated with NGINX, offering protection against malicious bots, suspicious requests, and common web attacks.
A key addition is the ability to whitelist trusted IPs, URLs, plugins, and actions, ensuring legitimate tools like WooCommerce, Elementor, or SEO crawlers function without disruption. This strikes the right balance between security and flexibility.
Multiple Themes in Blueprints
With this release, Blueprints now support multiple themes, making it easier to deploy new sites with pre-configured designs in one go. This feature is particularly useful for digital agencies and teams managing multiple projects.
Additional Technical Enhancements
- Largest Files & Folders Scanner: Quickly identify heavy files and free up server storage.
- Blank PHP Sites: Create a barebones PHP site for custom projects via SFTP or File Manager.
- Migration Plugin 0.4.8: More reliable WordPress migrations with better error handling and automatic detection of corrupted installs.
- Improved WordPress Security: Blocks risky plugin and theme actions to prevent command injection.
- Stricter Server Name Validation and fixes for authentication, SSH key management, and firewall logs.
Looking Ahead
xCloud confirmed upcoming features such as the Bulk Updates Manager to simplify large-scale WordPress updates.
With this release, the platform reinforces its vision of fast, secure, and developer-friendly hosting, tailored to the needs of agencies, freelancers, and businesses relying on web performance for growth.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How does the PageSpeed Insights integration help?
It lets you measure site performance directly in the xCloud panel, with Core Web Vitals data and actionable optimization tips.
What’s new in the backup dashboard?
A streamlined interface with summaries, bulk delete, and seamless switching between local and remote backups.
Could the 7G/8G firewall block plugins like WooCommerce?
Yes, but now admins can whitelist trusted actions, ensuring compatibility while keeping sites secure.
Who benefits most from this update?
Agencies, freelancers, and small to medium businesses using WordPress or custom PHP projects, as well as sysadmins managing multiple environments.
