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Remove jQuery Migrate

By Hendy Tan

Site Administration & Utilities / URL Redirects & 301 Management

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

Remove jQuery Migrate Review - In-Depth Analysis

Remove jQuery Migrate is a lightweight plugin that eliminates the jQuery Migrate script from your WordPress site's front end.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

7.18/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 7+ reviews)

Active Installations

3,000+

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 plugin removes jQuery Migrate script (jquery-migrate.min.js or jquery-migrate.js) from your WordPress site's front end when the plugin is active. To bring back the removed jQuery Migrate script, simply deactivate this plugin.

To check whether jQuery Migrate is required in the front end, you could use the development version of jQuery Migrate (unminified version) by temporarily turning on SCRIPT_DEBUG mode in wp-config.php file. The development version shows warnings in the browser console when removed and/or deprecated jQuery APIs are used.

For more info about jQuery Migrate, visit here.

Comparing to Alternatives

Remove jQuery Migrate has no close direct alternatives in its category, making it a unique solution for disabling the jQuery Migrate script in WordPress.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Extremely lightweight with minimal code footprint
Effectively disables the jQuery Migrate script as intended
Compatible with multiple WordPress versions including 5.2.2 and 6.8.1
Simple to use with no configuration needed
No known security vulnerabilities reported

Weaknesses

No additional features beyond removing jQuery Migrate
Limited to a very specific use case
No pro version or extended support options

User Sentiment Analysis

All user reviews are positive with a perfect 5-star rating, reflecting strong satisfaction and reliability of the plugin.

Positive highlights

'Very lightweight – only a dozen lines of code' (roam92)
'Awesome plugin, work perfect!' (mariushosting)
'It does the job!' (gtamborero)
'Perfect! Did exactly what I needed it to do after the update to WordPress 5.6' (Selah)
'Still working for me on WP 6.8.1' (Brian Shim)

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Limited functionality strictly to removing jQuery Migrate
No updates or features beyond the core purpose
No paid support or premium features available

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who want a simple, lightweight plugin to disable the jQuery Migrate script on their WordPress site without extra features or complexity.

Not ideal for

Users seeking a multifunctional plugin or those who require ongoing premium support and additional features beyond removing jQuery Migrate.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version fully disables the jQuery Migrate script with no limitations or ads.

Final Verdict

Remove jQuery Migrate is a highly focused and effective plugin that does exactly what it promises with no unnecessary bloat. Its perfect 5-star rating and lack of security issues make it a trustworthy choice for users needing to disable jQuery Migrate on their WordPress sites.

While it lacks additional features or a pro version, its simplicity and reliability are strengths for those with this specific need. Users looking for broader functionality or premium support may need to consider other options, but for its purpose, this plugin excels.