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Simple Dequeue

A plugin to show and selectively disable enqueued CSS and JS files from other plugins.

by Lasse Jellum · github.com/nytafar/simple-dequeue

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Install

No release zip yet. The repository archive installs, but the folder name will carry the branch suffix and updates will not flow:

wp plugin install https://github.com/nytafar/simple-dequeue/archive/refs/heads/master.zip
Readme github.com/nytafar/simple-dequeue ↗

Description

Simple Dequeue is a WordPress plugin designed to help you manage the CSS and JS files enqueued by other plugins. It provides an easy-to-use interface to selectively disable or dequeue these assets, improving the performance and load times of your website.

I finally wrpte this plugin after years of searching out a myriad of assets in dev console to dequeue them manually and write my own styles.

Features

  • Manage Dequeues: View a list of all CSS and JS files enqueued by other plugins and selectively disable them based on different contexts (e.g., front page, single post, product page).
  • Dequeue Modes:
    • Direct from Settings: Dequeue assets on the frontend according to your settings, ideal for building and testing.
    • Theme Functions File: Generate code to paste into your theme's functions.php file. The plugin will not dequeue assets by itself but will generate the necessary code. You can safely disable the plugin once the code is implemented.
    • Direct File Mode: Generate a file that is loaded on the frontend without accessing settings in the database for changes. This higher performance option bypasses the need to keep a copy (requires system write permissions).
  • Manual Dequeue Code: Provides the code needed to manually dequeue selected assets, which can be copied to your theme's functions.php file.

Installation

  1. Upload the simple-dequeue folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
  2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress.
  3. Navigate to Settings > Simple Dequeue to configure the plugin.

Usage

  1. Manage Dequeues:

    • View the list of enqueued assets.
    • Select the contexts in which you want to disable each asset.
    • Click "Save Changes" to apply the settings.

  2. Dequeue Modes:

    • Direct from Settings: Choose this mode to manage dequeues directly from the plugin settings.
    • Theme Functions File: Generate the dequeue code and paste it into your theme's functions.php file.
    • Direct File Mode: Enable this mode to generate a file that will be loaded on the frontend. Note that this mode requires system write permissions.

  3. Manual Dequeue Code:

    • Copy the generated code and paste it into your theme's functions.php file.
    • Disable the plugin after implementing the code.

Translations

The plugin is fully translatable. Currently, it includes translations for:

  • Norwegian Bokmål (nb_NO)

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this plugin do?

Simple Dequeue helps you manage and selectively disable or dequeue enqueued CSS and JS files from other plugins, improving your site's performance.

How do I use the plugin?

After installing and activating the plugin, go to Settings > Simple Dequeue to configure which assets to dequeue and in which contexts.

Can I disable the plugin after generating the code for my theme?

Yes, if you choose the "Theme Functions File" mode and paste the generated code into your theme's functions.php file, you can safely disable the plugin.

Contributing

  1. Fork the repository.
  2. Create a new branch for your feature or bugfix.
  3. Make your changes.
  4. Submit a pull request.

License

This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later.
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Credits

Developed by Lasse Jellum.
Author URI: https://jellum.net