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Product details
- Version on file
- 1.8.6
- Type
- plugin
- Released
- 18-02-2022
- File size
- 415.36 KB
- License
- GPL
About Perfmatters Plugin 1.8.6
Perfmatters is a WordPress plugin for page speed. Rather than caching pages, it lets you switch off things WordPress and your plugins load but a page doesn't need, such as emoji scripts, embeds and plugin scripts on pages that don't use them.
The main tool is the Script Manager, which lets you disable a script or style on one page, a post type or the whole site. It also offers options for lazy loading images and preconnecting to other domains. The file on record is version 1.8.6 from February 2022, and the plugin's options have changed across versions, so check the settings screens to see what your copy offers.
Requirements
- A self-hosted WordPress site
Key features
- Script Manager
- Disable individual scripts and styles per page, per post type or sitewide.
- Turn off built-in extras
- Switch off WordPress features many sites don't use, such as emoji scripts and embeds.
- Image lazy loading
- Delay loading images until they are near the screen. Check the settings for exclusions.
- WooCommerce script control
- Stop WooCommerce scripts and styles from loading on pages that aren't part of the shop.
- Small plugin
- The package is about 415 KB, so it adds little weight itself.
Is it right for you?
A good fit for
- Site owners who already use a caching plugin and want to cut extra scripts
- Developers tuning page speed on specific templates or landing pages
Look elsewhere if
- Anyone looking for page caching, since it complements a caching plugin rather than replacing one
How to install Perfmatters Plugin 1.8.6
- 1
Download the file
Open My Account → Downloads and download the product. If the archive contains several zips (documentation, child theme, licensing files), you need the one named after the product.
- 2
Upload it to WordPress
In your dashboard go to Plugins → Add New Plugin → Upload Plugin and choose the zip.
- 3
Install and activate
Click Install Now, then Activate. If an older or free copy is already installed, WordPress offers to replace it with the uploaded version.
Setup: using Perfmatters Plugin 1.8.6
- Back up and test first. Disabling scripts can change how pages look, so try the plugin on a staging copy.
- Open the plugin settings. Go through the options tabs and switch on only the ones you understand.
- Disable unused built-in features. Turn off emoji scripts, embeds and similar features your site doesn't use.
- Use the Script Manager one script at a time. Disable a script on a single page, then reload and test that page before moving on.
- Measure the result. Run a speed test before and after, and check forms, menus and sliders still work.
Common problems and fixes
A menu, form, slider or checkout stops working after a change
- Why it happens
- A script you disabled in the Script Manager or options was needed by that feature.
- How to fix it
- Re-enable the last script or option you changed, then test again. Disable scripts one at a time.
Images don't show or a logo flickers after enabling lazy loading
- Why it happens
- Lazy loading is delaying an image that appears at the top of the page.
- How to fix it
- Exclude that image, or turn lazy loading off for it, in the lazy loading settings.
“The link you followed has expired.” when uploading
- Why it happens
- The zip is larger than your server's PHP upload limit (upload_max_filesize / post_max_size).
- How to fix it
- Raise the upload limit in your hosting control panel, or unzip the file and upload the folder to wp-content/plugins with your host's file manager or SFTP.
“The package could not be installed. No valid plugins were found.”
- Why it happens
- The uploaded zip is a bundle (or a theme), not the plugin itself.
- How to fix it
- Unzip the download once and upload the inner zip named after the plugin.
“Plugin could not be activated because it triggered a fatal error.”
- Why it happens
- Usually a PHP version older than the plugin needs, or a second copy of the same plugin (for example the free version) still active.
- How to fix it
- Check your PHP version under Tools → Site Health → Info, deactivate any other copy of the plugin, and enable WP_DEBUG_LOG to see the exact error.
Licence or “updates unavailable” notices
- Why it happens
- The developer's licence key isn't included. Features that call the developer's servers (template libraries, cloud APIs, automatic updates) need it.
- How to fix it
- Everything that runs locally works without it. For a newer file, use Request an update from your account.
Alternatives to Perfmatters Plugin 1.8.6
| Product | Choose it if | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Perfmatters – Lightweight WordPress Performance Plugin 2.2.3 | you want the other Perfmatters listing in the catalogue, which carries a later version number in its title. | $4.49 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Perfmatters a caching plugin?
No. It removes unneeded scripts and features. Use it alongside a caching plugin if you want page caching.
What is the Script Manager?
A screen where you choose scripts and styles to disable on specific pages, post types or the whole site.
Can it break my site?
It can if you disable a script a feature needs. Change one setting at a time and test.
Does it work with WooCommerce?
It includes options to limit WooCommerce scripts to shop pages. Test the cart and checkout after changing them.
Which version is this?
The file on record is version 1.8.6 from February 2022. Check the settings screens for what your copy includes.