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Scalpel Source Code Cleaner

Scalpel Source Code Cleaner is a WordPress plugin designed to deactivate most default libraries from your WordPress website.

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Tested up to WordPress 6.8
Current version1.0.1
WordPress coverageTested up to WordPress 6.8
Minimum stackWP 4.0 · PHP 7.0
Directory statusactive
Last directory update15 Jul 20251y ago
Active installationsNewAdoption metric — not a quality score
WordPress.org ratingNo WordPress.org ratings yet
Official packageDirect from WordPress.org

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WP PlugIndex currently records Scalpel Source Code Cleaner version 1.0.1 as active, updated 1y ago and tested up to WordPress 6.8.

Overview

About this plugin

Scalpel Source Code Cleaner simplifies your WordPress site by disabling several default features that may not be necessary for all users. By deactivating Gutenberg, the plugin reverts the editor to the classic TinyMCE, providing a more streamlined and traditional editing experience. Additionally, it removes inline styles, emojis, and media element libraries to clean up the source code, which can lead to improved performance and page speed.

Usage

Upon activation, Scalpel Source Code Cleaner will automatically disable the following functionalities:

  • Gutenberg editor (falls back to the TinyMCE editor)
  • WordPress emoji library
  • Theme styles
  • Media element library

It also provides additional CSS to style video elements appropriately. Ensure that your content does not depend on Gutenberg before deactivating it.

License

Scalpel Source Code Cleaner is released under the GNU General Public License v2 (GPL2). For more details, see the LICENSE file included with the plugin or visit the GNU General Public License v2 page.

Additional Notes

If you would like to contribute to the development of this plugin, please contact the repository owner through the GitHub project page.

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Plugin tags

Topics listed for this plugin in the WordPress.org directory.

  • media elements
  • disable
  • emojis
  • gutenberg
  • performance
Compatibility & maintenance

Compatibility & maintenance

Tested up to WordPress 6.8

Not yet marked as tested with WordPress 7.1. WordPress.org currently lists Tested up to 6.8.

Current WordPress releaseWordPress 7.1
WordPress.org Tested up to6.8
Minimum requirementsWordPress 4.0 · PHP 7.0
Update activity15 Jul 20251y ago

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