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Remove Query Strings

Remove Query Strings Removes version query parameters from local CSS and JS on the front end for leaner HTML. Does not strip other query args or third-party assets.

Removes version query parameters from local CSS and JS on the front end for leaner HTML. Does not strip other query args or third-party assets.

  • Can change front-end scripts, styles, or head markup.
  • Includes settings so you can tune this module for your site.

Enable it if:

  • You specifically need: Removes version query parameters from local CSS and JS on the front end for leaner HTML. Does not strip other query args or third-party assets.
  • You want this Speed feature without installing a separate plugin for it.

Open Remove Query Strings settings from WP PowerSuite -> Modules after enabling it.

  1. Go to WP PowerSuite -> Modules.
  2. Open Speed or search for “Remove Query Strings”.
  3. Toggle Remove Query Strings on.
  4. Open the module settings and save.

Toggle it off anytime to stop this module from loading.

  • Confirm Remove Query Strings is enabled under WP PowerSuite -> Modules -> Speed.
  • Use the feature this module controls (the admin UI, front-end behavior, upload, login flow, etc.).
  • ✅ Pass: you see the module-specific behavior described above.
  • ❌ Fail: re-check this module’s settings, then look for another plugin doing the same job.
  • No change after enabling. Confirm the toggle is on, hard-refresh, and review this module’s settings.
  • Conflicts. Temporarily disable other plugins that implement the same feature.
  • Unexpected side effect. Toggle Remove Query Strings off to revert, then re-enable with adjusted settings.
What does Remove Query Strings do?

Removes version query parameters from local CSS and JS on the front end for leaner HTML. Does not strip other query args or third-party assets.

Is Remove Query Strings free?

Yes. Enable it under WP PowerSuite -> Modules.

Does Remove Query Strings have settings?

Yes. Open module settings from WP PowerSuite -> Modules after enabling it.

How do I turn Remove Query Strings off?

Go to WP PowerSuite -> Modules, find Remove Query Strings, and toggle it off.

Developer notes (hooks & filters)

Source: modules/remove-query-strings/admin.php, modules/remove-query-strings/module.php. Boot: display · context: frontend.

Hooks (non-exhaustive): script_loader_src, style_loader_src.