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Module Control for Jetpack

By Rolf Allard van Hagen

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.

Module Control for Jetpack Review - In-Depth Analysis

Control Jetpack modules effectively with this lightweight plugin. Customize your Jetpack experience by blacklisting unwanted features.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.57/10

User Rating

4.8/5 (based on 11+ reviews)

Active Installations

1,000+

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 provides additional control over Jetpack, allowing you to blacklist or remove individual Jetpack modules. It offers options to prevent module auto-activation on connection or after an upgrade, and even allows running Jetpack without a WordPress.com connection.

In many cases, a careful combination of Jetpack modules can be beneficial, but sometimes site admins may not consider all implications. This plugin helps prevent accidental activation of modules that may conflict with existing functionalities.

Compatible with both single site and multisite installations, it allows global rules for Jetpack on all sites while also enabling per-site changes by Super Admins. You can lock down plugin settings for complete security on single site installations.

Comparing to Alternatives

Module Control for Jetpack stands alone in its category, with no close direct alternatives available to compare against.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Effectively manages and controls Jetpack modules.
Helps users regain control over Jetpack's automatic behaviors.
Lightweight and focused functionality.
No recorded security vulnerabilities.
Highly rated by users for reliability.

Weaknesses

Requires Jetpack version 8.8.0 or higher for some features.
May conflict with other plugins that modify Jetpack settings.
Limited to controlling Jetpack modules only.
No pro version available for extended features.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a perfect record of 81.8% five-star and 18.2% four-star ratings, users overwhelmingly appreciate the plugin's functionality and reliability.

Positive highlights

'Tames the beast known as Jetpack' - G
'目前為止我最愛的插件！超強！' - TAKA
'Works Great' - Peter Gossett
'Great plugin, allows banning features in Jetpack' - Eduard Doloc
'Functional addon' - hmnkdmtr

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Requires recent Jetpack version for full functionality.
Potential conflicts with other Jetpack-related plugins.
Limited feature set focused solely on module control.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who want precise control over Jetpack modules to optimize their website's performance and behavior without dealing with Jetpack's default automatic settings.

Not ideal for

Users looking for a comprehensive Jetpack management suite or those using outdated Jetpack versions below 8.8.0, as some features depend on newer versions.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers full control over Jetpack modules, allowing users to enable or disable features as needed without cost.

Final Verdict

Module Control for Jetpack is a highly effective and well-regarded plugin that fills a unique niche by giving users control over Jetpack's modules. Its strong user ratings and lack of security vulnerabilities make it a trustworthy choice for those needing this specific functionality.

While it lacks a pro version and has some limitations regarding Jetpack version requirements and potential plugin conflicts, its focused approach and excellent user feedback make it a valuable tool for managing Jetpack modules efficiently.