Requirements
System requirements and compatibility information for OxyMade.
This page outlines the system requirements and compatibility information for running OxyMade.
Server Requirements
PHP
| Requirement | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| PHP Version | 7.4 | 8.0+ |
| Memory Limit | 128MB | 256MB+ |
| Max Execution Time | 30s | 60s+ |
WordPress
| Requirement | Version |
|---|---|
| WordPress | 5.6+ |
| Multisite | Supported |
Database
| Requirement | Version |
|---|---|
| MySQL | 5.6+ |
| MariaDB | 10.1+ |
Required Plugins
Oxygen Builder
OxyMade requires Oxygen Builder to be installed and activated.
| Oxygen Version | Compatibility |
|---|---|
| Oxygen 6.0+ | Full support |
| Oxygen 5.x | Not supported |
| Oxygen 4.x | Not supported |
Note: OxyMade is designed for Oxygen 6.0 (also known as Breakdance integration mode).
Browser Requirements
Admin Interface
| Browser | Minimum Version |
|---|---|
| Chrome | 90+ |
| Firefox | 88+ |
| Safari | 14+ |
| Edge | 90+ |
Frontend Output
OxyMade’s CSS framework uses modern CSS features:
| Feature | Required |
|---|---|
| CSS Custom Properties | Yes |
| CSS Grid | Yes |
| CSS Flexbox | Yes |
| CSS clamp() | For fluid typography |
Browser Support:
- Chrome 79+
- Firefox 75+
- Safari 13.1+
- Edge 79+
Performance Considerations
Page Load Impact
OxyMade adds minimal overhead:
- CSS Framework: ~49KB (before minification)
- Admin JS: Only loaded in admin
- Frontend JS: Minimal, only if features enabled
Memory Usage
- Peak memory: <50MB
- Average: 20-30MB during page load
Database Queries
- Options cached using WordPress caching
- Transient caching for API responses
- Minimal additional queries per page load
Hosting Recommendations
Minimum Hosting
- Shared hosting with PHP 7.4+
- At least 256MB PHP memory
- Standard WordPress requirements
Recommended Hosting
- Managed WordPress hosting
- PHP 8.0+
- Object caching (Redis/Memcached)
- CDN for assets
Tested Hosting Providers
OxyMade has been tested on:
- WP Engine
- Kinsta
- Flywheel
- Cloudways
- SiteGround
- Local by Flywheel (development)
Compatibility
Compatible Plugins
OxyMade works alongside:
- Popular caching plugins
- SEO plugins (Yoast, RankMath)
- Form plugins (Gravity Forms, WPForms)
- WooCommerce
- ACF Pro
Known Conflicts
No known conflicts at this time. If you encounter issues, please report them.
CSS Framework Compatibility
OxyMade’s CSS framework may conflict with:
- Other utility CSS frameworks (Tailwind, Bootstrap)
- Plugins that define the same CSS variables
- Themes with aggressive CSS resets
Solution: Use OxyMade’s namespaced classes and variables exclusively.
Pre-Installation Checklist
Before installing OxyMade, verify:
- WordPress 5.6+ installed
- PHP 7.4+ available
- Oxygen Builder 6.0+ active
- 256MB+ PHP memory limit
- Write permissions for uploads directory
- No conflicting utility frameworks
Checking Requirements
PHP Version
View in WordPress Admin: Tools > Site Health > Info > Server
Or via terminal:
php -v
Memory Limit
Check in Site Health or add to wp-config.php:
define('WP_MEMORY_LIMIT', '256M');
Oxygen Status
Verify Oxygen is active:
- Go to Plugins
- Confirm Oxygen/Breakdance shows “Active”
- Visit a page with Oxygen builder
Troubleshooting Requirements
PHP Version Too Low
Contact your host to upgrade PHP, or:
- Access cPanel/hosting panel
- Find PHP version settings
- Select PHP 7.4 or higher
- Save and test
Memory Limit Issues
Increase memory limit in wp-config.php:
define('WP_MEMORY_LIMIT', '512M');
Or contact your host for assistance.
Oxygen Not Detected
- Verify Oxygen plugin is installed
- Ensure it’s activated
- Check for fatal errors preventing activation
- Deactivate other plugins to test conflicts