Remove Specific Scripts and Styles by Handle
Stops chosen plugin or theme scripts and stylesheets from loading on the front end, optionally everywhere except the pages where they are needed.
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Code
add_action( 'wp_enqueue_scripts', function () {
// Handles to remove.
$scripts = array( 'contact-form-7' );
$styles = array( 'contact-form-7' );
// Keep them on these pages (slugs or IDs). Empty = remove everywhere.
$keep_on = array( 'contact' );
if ( $keep_on && is_page( $keep_on ) ) {
return;
}
foreach ( $scripts as $handle ) {
wp_dequeue_script( $handle );
}
foreach ( $styles as $handle ) {
wp_dequeue_style( $handle );
}
}, 100 );Notes
Find handles with your browser's view source (the id attribute minus -js or -css) or the "List Enqueued Assets" snippet. Removing a needed file can break features, so test after each change.
How to add this snippet
- Install WPIDE on your WordPress site (it is free) and open Code Snippets.
- Use snippet above adds it from the library in one click. Or copy the code into a new snippet with the same code type.
- It is added inactive: review the code and settings, then switch it on.