Lightweight Term Count Update

This plugin is designed for site administrators and developers who manage sites with frequent post updates and need to reduce database overhead. It replaces the default term count recalculation with a lightweight increment or decrement operation whenever a post is added or removed from a term.

• Direct count manipulation: Instead of running a full query to recount all posts in a term, the plugin adjusts the count by one each time a post changes status. This avoids expensive recalculations.
• Reduced database load: By skipping the standard term count query, the plugin lowers the number of database calls during post saves. This is especially beneficial on sites with many terms or high update frequency.
• Simple integration: The plugin hooks into existing WordPress actions for post status transitions. No configuration is needed after activation—it works automatically.
• Backward compatible: The term count values remain accurate for display and query purposes. The plugin only changes how the count is updated, not how it is stored or retrieved.