Performance Optimization: Order Styles and Javascript

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1. ★★★★★ ove

   10.2y ago

   wow Amazing work 100% with php7 and latest wordpress Thankssss

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2. ★★★★★ danielwalter

   10.4y ago

   Saved me a ton of grief. Thank you.

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3. ★★★★★ benedict1984

   10.5y ago

   just insert the code into the header as it says after install and boom. fix it 100%

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4. ★★★★★ Samir M

   11.2y ago

   just add the code provided in the settings into header.php

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5. ★★★★★ murekmurek

   11.6y ago

   Thanks for nice plugin ! Works good with wordpress 4.0.1 at http://pensjonatpark.pila.pl, so I improve performance and get A score at GTMETRIX that still recommend me : Optimize the order of styles and scripts so I fixed that with that awesome plugin ! after installation of plugin , remember to modify manually head.php file as described http://www.satya-weblog.com/2010/08/website-performance-optimization-plugin-ordering-stylesheet-javascript.html

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6. ★★★★★ manny771

   13.3y ago

   This plugin is super. It fixes the issue of “Optimize the order of styles and scripts” which requires “Correctly ordering external stylesheets and external and inline scripts enables better parallelization of downloads and speeds up browser rendering time.” Thank you for this plugin.

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Automated install-time checks, tested on PHP 7.2.16 · WP 5.3

Growth timeline

Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow

1. 2026-08-09 70+ → 60+ down after 80 days in tier
2. 2026-05-21 80+ → 70+ down after 1 days in tier
3. 2026-05-20 70+ → 80+ up after 4 days in tier
4. 2026-05-16 80+ → 70+ down after 12 days in tier
5. 2026-05-04 70+ → 80+ up after 12 days in tier
6. 2026-04-22 80+ → 70+ down after 2 days in tier
7. 2026-04-20 70+ → 80+ up after 15 days in tier
8. 2026-04-05 80+ → 70+ down after 1 days in tier

Competes with

The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).

• Flying Pages: Preload Pages for Faster Navigation & Improved User Experience 20K+ installs · 4.8★ · 3 shared tags A
• ezCache 10K+ installs · 4.1★ · 3 shared tags A
• Hosting Benchmark tool 4K+ installs · 4.5★ · 3 shared tags A
• DietPress 2K+ installs · 4.7★ · 3 shared tags A
• Quicklink for WordPress 1K+ installs · 4.4★ · 3 shared tags C
• GoCache 800+ installs · 4.0★ · 3 shared tags B

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Performance Optimization: Order Styles and Javascript: 60+ active installs, 5.0★ (6 reviews). Plugin Pulse (WP Mayor), as of 2026-08-31. https://plugins.wpmayor.com/plugin/performance-optimization-order-styles-and-javascript