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WP Version in Query String Modifier
Removes or modifies the version (query string 'ver' parameter) in media resources' url.
The facts
- Rating
- 5★ from 4
- Active installs
- 100+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 31 Jul 2016
- Added
- Dec 2014
- Requires WP
- 3.9.3
- Tested up to
- WP 4.5.33
- Downloads
- 3,783
Our analysis
AI-assistedWP Version in Query String Modifier is a WordPress plugin designed to manage the version parameter in URLs for various assets. It allows you to update the version number for cache-busting or remove the version parameter entirely for optimisation. The plugin is particularly useful for users facing issues with caching systems like ATS or Varnish, ensuring that updates to CSS, JavaScript, images, and other assets are reflected immediately.
This plugin is suitable for WordPress users who need to control how versioning affects their site's performance, especially in environments where caching can cause delays in asset updates. It supports multi-site setups and can be configured without disabling the plugin itself.
Best for: WordPress users dealing with caching issues who need immediate asset updates.
What it does well
- ✓Allows updating version values for cache-busting
- ✓Can remove version parameters for optimisation
- ✓Works with multi-site network setups
- ✓Tested with WP_DEBUG enabled
Where it falls short
- •Limited information on additional features
- •Last updated in July 2016
Verdict
This plugin provides specific functionality for managing version parameters in URLs, but its age may raise concerns about ongoing support and updates.
From the developer
joesat's own description of WP Version in Query String Modifier, lightly tidied.
Depending on your needs, this plugin is useful for:
- updating the version value to an incrementing number (with a single click) for cache-busting purposes (this is the default value)
- removing the version parameter for optimization purposes
- option to disable modifying the url without disabling the plugin
The author have dealt with issues when the server is running ATS, Varnish or similar cache utility that the author has no control over. Sometimes cache files stick around for a while and users have no control over caching applications. If you want your css, javascript, image or other asset updates to be reflected instantly, this is the perfect solution for you.
The plugin has been tested extensively with WP_DEBUG enabled and works seamlessly with multi-site network setup.
For questions, suggestions or issues with this plugin, visit the plugin support page or contact me at wp [dot] joesat [at] gmail [dot ]com.
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