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Scripts To Footer

By Joshua David Nelson

Performance & Optimization / Caching Solutions

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

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

6.81/10

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 solid choice among plugins designed to optimize script loading by moving JavaScript to the footer, helping improve page load speed without conflicts.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Effectively improves page load speed by moving scripts to the footer
Compatible with SG Optimizer and other caching plugins
Simple to use with options to keep jQuery in the header
No known security vulnerabilities
Highly rated by users for reliability and performance

Weaknesses

Lacks a pro version with advanced features
May not support complex script management needs
Limited customization options compared to some alternatives

User Sentiment Analysis

With a 4.7 out of 5 rating from 37 users and over 90% giving 5 stars, user feedback is overwhelmingly positive, highlighting ease of use and performance improvements.

Positive highlights

"Great option to keep jQuery in the header" — Tom
"Very good plugin. Thanks to the author" — rifel
"Perfectly improving the speed of page load" — LELB Society
"Brilliant, works perfectly with all needed options" — 321abc
"Jquery to footer without hassle!" — Jimmy Lee

Common complaints

Weaknesses

No advanced features due to absence of a pro version
Limited customization for complex script setups

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users looking for a straightforward, reliable plugin to move JavaScript to the footer and improve site speed without conflicts, especially those using SG Optimizer or similar caching tools.

Not ideal for

Users needing advanced script management features or extensive customization options may find this plugin too basic for their needs.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers essential functionality to move scripts to the footer and improve load times without conflicts.

Final Verdict

Scripts To Footer is a highly effective and user-friendly plugin that delivers on its promise to improve page load speed by relocating scripts to the footer. Its compatibility with popular caching plugins and lack of security vulnerabilities make it a trustworthy choice for many WordPress users.

While it lacks a pro version and advanced customization features, its simplicity and strong user ratings make it an excellent option for those seeking straightforward script optimization without complexity. Alternatives exist for users needing more features, but Scripts To Footer stands out for reliability and ease of use.

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.