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WP Deferred JavaScripts
Defer the loading of all JavaScripts added with wp_enqueue_script(), using LABJS (an asynchronous javascript library).
The facts
- Rating
- 3.2★ from 35
- Active installs
- 800+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 1 Sep 2016
- Added
- Jan 2013
- Requires WP
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- WP 4.6.30
- Downloads
- 159,579
Our analysis
AI-assistedWP Deferred JavaScripts is a WordPress plugin designed to defer the loading of JavaScripts that are added via the wp_enqueue_script() function. It aims to improve site loading times by optimising how scripts are loaded, using the LABJS library.
This plugin is suitable for WordPress users who want to enhance their site's performance, particularly those familiar with script management and enqueuing. However, it may not work correctly with plugins or themes that do not properly enqueue their scripts.
Best for: This plugin suits WordPress users looking to optimise their site's loading speed.
What it does well
- ✓Defers loading of JavaScripts to improve performance
- ✓Compatible with WordPress JavaScript functions
- ✓Utilises LABJS for script loading
- ✓Free to download from the WordPress.org directory
Where it falls short
- •May not work with poorly coded plugins or themes
- •Last updated in September 2016
- •Limited user ratings and active installs
Verdict
WP Deferred JavaScripts offers a specific solution for improving loading times, but its effectiveness may vary depending on the quality of other themes and plugins in use.
From the developer
Willy Bahuaud's own description of WP Deferred JavaScripts, lightly tidied.
This plugin defer the loading of all JavaScripts added by the way of wp_enqueue_script(), using LABJS. The result is a significant optimization of loading time.
It is compatible with all WordPress JavaScript functions (wp_localize_script(), js in header, in footer…) and works with all well coded plugins.
If a plugin or a theme is not properly enqueuing scripts, your site may not work. Check this page: Function Reference/wp_enqueue_script on WordPress Codex.
LABjs (Loading And Blocking JavaScript) is an open-source (MIT license) project supported by Getify Solutions.
We performed a range of tests to determine the potential benefit of loading time. On wabeo we executed webwait (150 calls by test). Result is this plugin could improve your loading time by 25%!!
More information in the Screenshots section.
You can find more information about WP Deferred JavaScripts and technical information about asynchronous scripts on authors blogs.
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