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Scripts To Footer

By Joshua David Nelson

Performance & Optimization / Caching Solutions

Scripts To Footer Review - In-Depth Analysis

Move your scripts to the footer to improve page load times and user experience.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.45/10

User Rating

4.7/5 (based on 37+ reviews)

Active Installations

7,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This small plugin moves scripts to the footer. Note that this only works if you have plugins and a theme that utilizes wp_enqueue_scripts correctly.

You can disable the plugin on specific pages and posts directly via the post/page edit screen metabox.

You can disable the plugin on specific archive pages via the settings page.

If everything is broken, try placing jQuery back into the header via the settings option. You can also refer to the documentation for more guidance.

As of version 0.6, you can keep specific scripts in the header. For any other scripts, use the provided filter to exclude them from being moved to the footer.

Custom post type support is available if you are comfortable with code. You can change the post types this applies to using the appropriate filter.

You can also exclude pages, posts, or templates via the filter options provided in the plugin settings.

For more documentation and support, please visit the plugin's wiki or GitHub page.

Comparing to Alternatives

Scripts To Footer is a straightforward plugin focused on moving scripts to the footer to improve page load speed. Compared to other optimization plugins, it offers a simple, targeted approach without extensive features.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and easy to use with minimal configuration
Effectively improves page load speed by moving scripts to footer
Compatible with SG Optimizer and avoids conflicts
Includes option to keep jQuery in the header
Free and lightweight with no bloat

Weaknesses

Limited to moving scripts only, lacks minification or caching features
Not suitable for sites relying heavily on scripts in sliders or header
No premium version or advanced optimization options
May not cover all optimization needs compared to full-featured plugins

User Sentiment Analysis

Users generally praise Scripts To Footer for its simplicity and effectiveness in speeding up websites, especially when used alongside other optimization tools.

Positive highlights

"Works perfectly and has all the options you could possibly want" - 321abc
"Move jquery to my footer with no issues" - Jimmy Lee
"This plugin is a miracle worker" - LELB Society
"Great option 'Keep jQuery in the Header'" - Tom
"Yo lo utilizo en mi site y va genial" - asgard8

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Limited functionality beyond moving scripts
Not ideal for sites with complex script dependencies in headers

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users looking for a simple, no-fuss plugin to move scripts to the footer and improve page load speed without additional optimization features.

Not ideal for

Sites that require comprehensive optimization including minification, caching, or have complex script dependencies in headers or sliders.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes all features necessary to move scripts to the footer and improve load times without any restrictions or ads.

Final Verdict

Scripts To Footer is an excellent choice for users seeking a lightweight and effective solution to move scripts to the footer, enhancing site speed with minimal setup.

However, it lacks advanced optimization features found in other plugins, making it less suitable for users needing comprehensive performance enhancements.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Scripts To Footer plugin.

footer

javascript

performance

Screenshots

FAQ

This is likely due to one of three things:
– The theme you’re using is not enqueuing scripts per WordPress standards.
– You have a plugin that is not enqueuing scripts per standards.
– (Less common) There is a conflict with this plugin and another one. Deactivate all plugins and revert to a built-in theme (like TwentyTwelve or TwentyFifteen). Then activate Scripts-to-Footer. Check your HTML source to confirm it’s working. If so, proceed to activate each of your other plugins one at a time, checking your HTML source each time to see if the scripts behavior changes. Eventually you’ll find a conflict, if not with the plugins then activate your theme and check.