Glossary Terms

Asset Dequeuing

Asset dequeuing is the practice of stopping scripts and stylesheets from loading on pages where they aren't needed. Most WordPress plugins load their files on every page by default, so even a simple contact page can carry the weight of a slideshow or a checkout. Dequeuing puts you back in control, loading each asset only where it actually does something. It's a quiet change, but on a site running a dozen plugins it adds up fast.