Asset CleanUp: Page Speed Booster

Using PHP 7 or newer can significantly improve your website’s performance, especially in the admin area.
If my website is hosted with WordPress.com, can I still use Asset CleanUp?
Yes, but with limitations.

Asset CleanUp works best on self-hosted WordPress (WordPress.org). On WordPress.com:
* Unloading CSS/JS files works as expected (core feature)
* Some optimizations (like minify/combine) may not work due to restrictions

Note: Installing plugins on WordPress.com requires the Business plan.
How do I know if my website's speed needs improvement?
You can test your website using tools like:
* https://gtmetrix.com/
* Google PageSpeed Insights

These tools analyze how your website loads and highlight performance issues.
What is an "asset"?
Assets are files used to build your website’s front-end, such as:
* CSS (styles)
* JavaScript (functionality)

Asset CleanUp focuses on managing these files to improve performance.
Is this a caching plugin?
No.

Asset CleanUp does not cache pages.
It helps you prevent unnecessary CSS & JavaScript files from loading, which works best alongside a caching plugin.
Is it compatible with caching plugins?
Yes.

Asset CleanUp works with popular caching plugins such as:
* WP Rocket
* W3 Total Cache
* WP Fastest Cache

⚠️ Important: Avoid enabling the same optimization features (e.g. minify/combine) in both plugins to prevent conflicts.
Scripts/styles are loaded on the page but not showing in Asset CleanUp. Why?
This is usually caused by how the files are loaded or by caching.

Common reasons:
* Files are hardcoded (not loaded via WordPress standard methods)
* A caching plugin is interfering (especially for logged-in users)
* Another plugin disables assets before Asset CleanUp runs (e.g. Plugin Organizer)

If none of the above apply, please open a support thread and I’ll help you investigate.
Why are my unload rules not taking effect?
Most of the time, this is caused by caching or testing conditions.

Check the following:
* Clear all caches (plugin, server, CDN)
* Test the page while logged out (guest view)
* Make sure no conflicting optimization is active

For more details, see: https://assetcleanup.com/docs/changes-applied-not-taking-effect/
How can I access all the features?
You can get access to more features, priority support and automatic updates by upgrading to the Pro version. It's strongly recommended to avoid using any Asset CleanUp Pro nulled versions as they might contain malware and you will also not get any official support and access to plugin updates (e.g. bug fixes).
Are jQuery and jQuery Migrate always needed?
Usually yes! But not always.

Many themes and plugins rely on jQuery, so removing it can break functionality.

Important:
Always test the page after unloading, including mobile view, to make sure nothing breaks.
Is the plugin working with WordPress Multisite Network?
Yes, the plugin has been tested for WordPress Multisite and all its settings are applied correctly to any of the sites that you will be updating.
Nothing loads in the CSS/JS manager (AJAX issue). Why?
Common reasons:
* Temporary internet connection issues → refresh the page
* Plugin or theme conflict interfering with the request
* Security plugins (e.g. Wordfence) blocking the AJAX call
* Mismatch between HTTP and HTTPS (e.g. Dashboard is HTTPS, front-end forced to HTTP)
* Browser restrictions (Same Origin Policy)

Enable "WP Remote POST" as the asset retrieval method (from plugin settings)
Enable "Manage in the Front-end?" to load the assets list directly on the page

If the issue persists, please open a support thread and I'll help you troubleshoot.
I'm not sure which assets to unload. What should I do?
Use "Test Mode".

"Test Mode" lets you unload CSS/JS files only for yourself (logged-in admin) without affecting visitors.

Recommended workflow:

Enable "Test Mode"
Try unloading assets safely
Check if everything works correctly
Disable "Test Mode" and apply changes globally

This is the safest way to optimize your site without breaking functionality.