Attribute Computed

The #[Computed] attribute allows you to create derived properties that are cached during a request, providing a performance advantage when accessing expensive operations multiple times.

Basic usage

Apply the #[Computed] attribute to any method to turn it into a cached property:

<?php // resources/views/components/user/⚡show.blade.php

use Livewire\Attributes\Computed;
use Livewire\Component;
use App\Models\User;

new class extends Component {
    public $userId;

    #[Computed] // [tl! highlight]
    public function user()
    {
        return User::find($this->userId);
    }

    public function follow()
    {
        Auth::user()->follow($this->user);
    }
};

<div>
    <h1>{{ $this->user->name }}</h1>
    <span>{{ $this->user->email }}</span>

    <button wire:click="follow">Follow</button>
</div>

The user() method is accessed like a property using $this->user. The first time it's called, the result is cached and reused for the rest of the request.

[!info] Must use $this in templates Unlike normal properties, computed properties must be accessed via $this in your template. For example, $this->posts instead of $posts.

Performance advantage

Computed properties cache their result for the duration of a request. If you access $this->posts multiple times, the underlying method only executes once:

<?php // resources/views/components/post/⚡index.blade.php

use Illuminate\Support\Facades\Auth;
use Livewire\Attributes\Computed;
use Livewire\Component;

new class extends Component {
    #[Computed] // [tl! highlight]
    public function posts()
    {
        return Auth::user()->posts; // Only queries database once
    }
};

This allows you to freely access derived values without worrying about performance implications.

Busting the cache

If the underlying data changes during a request, you can clear the cache using unset():

<?php // resources/views/components/post/⚡index.blade.php

use Illuminate\Support\Facades\Auth;
use Livewire\Attributes\Computed;
use Livewire\Component;

new class extends Component {
    #[Computed]
    public function posts()
    {
        return Auth::user()->posts;
    }

    public function createPost()
    {
        if ($this->posts->count() > 10) {
            throw new \Exception('Maximum post count exceeded');
        }

        Auth::user()->posts()->create(...);

        unset($this->posts); // Clear cache [tl! highlight]
    }
};

After creating a new post, unset($this->posts) clears the cache so the next access retrieves the updated data.

Caching between requests

By default, computed properties only cache within a single request. To cache across multiple requests, use the persist parameter:

#[Computed(persist: true)] // [tl! highlight]
public function user()
{
    return User::find($this->userId);
}

This caches the value for 3600 seconds (1 hour). You can customize the duration:

#[Computed(persist: true, seconds: 7200)] // 2 hours [tl! highlight]

Caching across all components

To share cached values across all component instances in your application, use the cache parameter:

use Livewire\Attributes\Computed;
use App\Models\Post;

#[Computed(cache: true)] // [tl! highlight]
public function posts()
{
    return Post::all();
}

You can optionally set a custom cache key:

#[Computed(cache: true, key: 'homepage-posts')] // [tl! highlight]

When to use

Computed properties are especially useful when:

• Conditionally accessing expensive data - Only query the database if the value is actually used in the template
• Using inline templates - No opportunity to pass data via render()
• Omitting the render method - Following v4's single-file component convention
• Accessing the same value multiple times - Automatic caching prevents redundant queries

Limitations

[!warning] Not supported on Form objects Computed properties cannot be used on Livewire\Form objects. Attempting to access them via $form->property will result in an error.

Learn more

For detailed information about computed properties, caching strategies, and advanced use cases, see the Computed Properties documentation.

Reference

#[Computed(
    bool $persist = false,
    int $seconds = 3600,
    bool $cache = false,
    ?string $key = null,
    mixed $tags = null,
)]