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Remove Query Strings

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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.

What it does

Section titled “What it does”

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.

When to use it

Section titled “When to use it”

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.

When not to use it

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Settings

Section titled “Settings”

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

How to enable it

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  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.

How to test it

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  • 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.

Troubleshooting

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  • 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.

Manage with WP-CLI

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Prefer the command line? You can turn this module on or off with WP-CLI instead of the dashboard:

Terminal window
# Turn the module on
wp powersuite module enable remove-query-strings


# Turn the module off
wp powersuite module disable remove-query-strings


# Check whether it is on, its category, and where its settings live
wp powersuite module get remove-query-strings

Managing more than one site? Add --url=https://example.com to point a command at one site. If this is a Pro module, install WP PowerSuite Pro and activate your license first. New to WP-CLI? See the full command guide.

FAQ

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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.

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