Advanced Scripts Plugin

Advanced Scripts Plugin is a recent (2020) plugin designed to be a clean, modern replacement for the Code Snippets plugin —or a tool to avoid the bad practice of adding code directly to the functions.php file. One of its greatest advantages, starting with the new version 2, is that it allows us to add conditions so that a script only runs on specific Posts/Pages we define. This and other features have made it the best script management plugin on the planet. Let’s dive into its strengths.

Features of Advanced Scripts Plugin

This component is presented as “the best script manager on the market. In addition to PHP, CSS, and JavaScript, you can also write SCSS and LESS code, use custom hooks, and do it all through a superior interface.” Let’s see if it lives up to its promise.

Its five key advantages are:

1. No more need to use shortcodes.
2. No more need for components to customize functions.php.
3. No more need for additional components to handle CSS and JavaScript.
4. No need for an SCSS/LESS compiler.
5. Finally, you can uninstall any plugin used to modify the Header/Footer.

Administrative Interface

As shown in the screenshot above, we can easily choose the type of code we want to create.

It also allows us to load assets directly from a URL. This is incredibly useful when using JavaScript libraries via CDN. In this case, all we need to do is paste the URL—simple as that. Another major advantage is the ability to manage all external scripts on our website with ease.

Once an external script is added to this plugin, we can activate or deactivate it with a single click from the back end. This drastically simplifies debugging processes.

When adding any type of script, we can decide when it will load on the page. For those of us constantly working to improve site speed, this is a game-changer. It’s also incredibly useful if we want to limit scripts to specific areas of the site. We can even call code manually from wherever we need it or use custom hooks.

As shown in the screenshot below, we can easily choose the type of code we want to create, and the appropriate styles and format will be applied automatically.

When writing code, Advanced Scripts Plugin conveniently assists us with pop-up windows.

It also allows us to load assets directly from a URL. This is incredibly useful when using JavaScript libraries via CDN. In this case, all we need to do is paste the URL—simple as that.

Another major advantage is the ability to manage all external scripts on our website with ease.

Once an external script is added to this plugin, we can activate or deactivate it with a single click from the back end. This drastically simplifies debugging processes.

When adding any type of script, we can decide when it will load on the page. For those of us constantly working to improve site speed, this is a game-changer. It’s also incredibly useful if we want to limit scripts to specific areas of the site. We can even call code manually from wherever we need it or use custom hooks.

Safe Mode

The last feature we want to highlight is the addition of Safe Mode. If you make a mistake using the Code Snippets plugin, you know it can take your site offline. The usual remedy involves manually disabling the plugin via FTP.

Advanced Scripts detects any PHP errors and warns us before applying them to the site. This prevents site crashes caused by an omission or a mistyped character.

In short, you won’t experience any site-breaking issues. Here’s what Safe Mode looks like when it detects an error:

Conclusion

The plugin delivers on its promises—no fine print. Moreover, it features a beautifully crafted interface: the panel is excellently designed for all users, from beginners to advanced developers. It’s intuitive, easy to use, and visually appealing.

This component isn’t free; pricing starts at $20 for a single site, with lifetime access.

There is also a $29.99 plan for up to five sites, and finally, an unlimited plan that allows you to use Advanced Scripts on any number of sites, forever.

You can find more details on their official website.

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