Perfmatters 2.3.2
Hey there! If you’re like me, always on the lookout for ways to make your WordPress site faster, you’ve probably heard of the Perfmatters plugin. I’ve been using it for a while now, and I’ve got to say, it’s been a game-changer. Let me break it down for you in simple terms.
What is Perfmatters?
Perfmatters is a WordPress plugin that helps speed up your website. We all know that a slow website can be super frustrating for visitors. Perfmatters tackles this problem by making your site load faster. It does this by disabling unnecessary features and optimizing your site's performance.
Why I Love Perfmatters
Super Easy to Use
One of the best things about Perfmatters is how easy it is to use. Trust me, I’m no tech wizard, but I found it super straightforward. The interface is clean and user-friendly. You don’t need to mess around with complicated settings. Just a few clicks, and you’re good to go!
Instant Results
I noticed an improvement in my site’s speed almost immediately. Seriously, it was like magic. My pages loaded faster, and my bounce rate decreased. Visitors are sticking around longer, and that’s a big win for me.
Lightweight and Efficient
Unlike some other plugins that slow down your site because they’re so bulky, Perfmatters is lightweight. It doesn’t add unnecessary bloat to your site, which is fantastic. It focuses on optimizing what’s already there, making everything run smoother.
My Favorite Features
Script Manager
This feature is pure gold. The Script Manager allows you to disable scripts on specific pages. So, if you have a contact form that only appears on your contact page, you can disable it on all other pages. This reduces the load on your site, making it faster.
Database Optimization
Perfmatters also helps clean up your database. It gets rid of junk like post revisions, spam comments, and trashed posts. This keeps your database lean and mean, contributing to better performance.
Lazy Loading
Lazy loading means images only load when they’re about to appear on the screen. This saves bandwidth and speeds up the initial load time. Perfmatters makes enabling lazy loading a breeze.
The Verdict
If you’re serious about speeding up your WordPress site, I highly recommend giving Perfmatters a try. It’s user-friendly, effective, and doesn’t bog down your site with unnecessary features. Plus, the results speak for themselves. My site is faster, my visitors are happier, and I’m stress-free knowing everything is running smoothly.
So, if you haven’t already, go check out Perfmatters. You won’t regret it!
I just have to share my experience with this awesome WordPress plugin called Perfmatters. If you’re like me and hate waiting for slow websites to load, this might be the perfect solution for you.
What is Perfmatters?
Perfmatters is a plugin designed to speed up your WordPress site. It does this by turning off stuff you don’t need and making your site run more efficiently. It’s like giving your site a turbo boost!
Why I’m Loving It
Easy to Use
First off, it’s super easy to use. Seriously, you don’t need to be a tech genius to figure it out. The settings are simple, and everything is clearly explained. I was up and running in no time.
Immediate Improvement
I saw my site speed up almost instantly. My pages loaded faster, which is awesome because no one likes waiting. Plus, it made my site feel more professional and polished.
Cool Features
Script Manager
One of my favorite features is the Script Manager. It lets you turn off scripts on pages where you don’t need them. This really cuts down on unnecessary load times.
Lazy Loading
Another great feature is lazy loading. This means images only load when you scroll down to them. It saves bandwidth and makes the initial load time much quicker.
If you want a faster, more efficient WordPress site, I highly recommend Perfmatters. It’s easy to use, has fantastic features, and gives real results. Give it a try—you won’t be disappointed!
2.3.2 – 07.30.2024
- Updated CSS parsing library to the latest version (8.6.0) which should help with correctly parsing mathematical operations inside CSS property values.
- Added additional parameter to excluded page builders array for GenerateBlocks and TranslatePress.
- Added additional built-in deferral exclusion for jqueryParams inline script.
- Added Delay JS quick exclusion for the Kadence menu.
- Fixed a MU Mode issue where home page exceptions would not be applied correctly if a query string was present in the requested URL.
- Fixed an undefined array key warning coming from the minify class.
- Fixed a minify error that would show up when a prospective file did not have any content.
- Fixed an issue where having Remove Unused CSS turned on with no stylesheets loading would return a blank screen.
- Fixed a CSS error that would show up when trying to determine the current page ID when the queried post was null.
- Fixed an issue where the CSS class would attempt to retrieve the contents of a stylesheet even if it didn’t exist.
- Fixed an issue where minified files would not get picked up by the CDN rewriter.
- Removed unnecessary minify library .git directories from the plugin.
- Minor style adjustments to the plugin UI.
- Updated our staging site license key exception list with additional formats.
- Translation updates.
2.3.1 – 06.27.2024
- Added new Minify JS and Minify CSS features along with options to exclude specific files from minification and clear generated minified files when necessary.
- UI Updates: What was previously the Assets tab has now been replaced by three more specific tabs, JavaScript, CSS, and Code. The main Script Manager toggle has been moved to Tools. Additional subheaders have also been added throughout to help with organization.
- Added new perfmatters_minify_js filter.
- Added new perfmatters_minify_js_exclusions filter.
- Added new perfmatters_minify_css filter.
- Added new perfmatters_minify_css_exclusions filter.
- Added a REST API exception for Independent Analytics.
- Added additional request parameter for Divi to excluded page builders array.
- Added built-in critical image exclusion for WPML flag images.
- Added Delay JS quick exclusion for Grow for WordPress.
- Updated used CSS function to generate a separate file for each post type archive instead of a single shared stylesheet.
- Fixed an issue that was causing an incorrect root directory to be returned for some environments.
- Fixed an issue with preload and lazyload parent exclusion filters that was preventing them from excluding images correctly in some cases.
- Translation updates.
2.3.0 – 05.23.2024
- Added a new function to verify the preferred content type from the HTTP header when determining if JSON is being requested. This should improve compatibility with certain hosting providers.
- Added an additional check when removing unused CSS to avoid parsing print-only stylesheets.
- Updated Delay JS quick exclusion for Termageddon + UserCentrics for better compatibility.
- Removed option to disable wlwmanifest link output as that function was deprecated in WordPress 6.3.
- Fixed an issue that was preventing lazy loaded images from displaying when defer inline scripts was enabled.
- Fixed an issue where responsive styles for YouTube preview thumbnails were not printing on certain themes using responsive embeds.
- Fixed an issue with DOMDocument where HTML entities coming from inline styles would display as their encoded values.
- Fixed a missing tooltip on the scan database option.
- Translation updates.
2.2.9 – 05.16.2024
- Fixed an issue that could cause a conflict with other JS deferral solutions when running at the same time.
2.2.8 – 05.16.2024
- Added new Defer JavaScript option to Include Inline Scripts.
- Added new option to Separate Block Styles.
- Added additional built-in CSS selector exclusions for Splide.
- Updated Delay JS quick exclusion for Kadence Blocks with additional scripts.
- Updated our staging site license key exception list with additional formats.
- Updated deferral exclusion check to work with entire tag instead of just src URL.
- Moved to printing responsive embed styles for YouTube preview thumbnails in all cases for better compatibility.
- Fixed an issue where the CDN rewrite was not picking up URLs with a relative protocol.
- Fixed an issue where an existing data-wp-strategy attribute would prevent a script from being able to be deferred.
- Fixed an issue where the Script Manager was not giving the right feedback on save when a new line character was showing up in the AJAX response.
- Fixed an issue on the network settings page where incorrect tab content would show up after saving.
- Fixed an issue where the license tab was showing up at the subsite level if the plugin was not network activated in a multisite environment.
- Translation updates.