Minify JavaScript

Created on 26 June, 2024 • How To • 210 views

Minification refers to removing unnecessary and redundant code without affecting how the browser processes the data. JavaScript minification removes all the unnecessary JS content such as:

Minification refers to removing unnecessary and redundant code without affecting how the browser processes the data. JavaScript minification removes all the unnecessary JS content such as:

“(// …)” and all the extra spaces or strips comments from the code. In other words, the goal is to make the file much lighter by reducing the size of the code. 

✅ The manual solution: use a free online tool like minifier.org and tick the “JS” box.

✅ The fastest and most convenient solution: use a plugin like WP Rocket that removes the unnecessary JS to make your website load faster. As you can see below, you simply need to check the “Minify JS files” box.