How get suggestions about the unused plugins (PRO)

To get the auto-suggestions, click on the plus icon to open the actions panel, and click on the plugin icon as shown in the screenshot above.

Watch the following video to see how it works.

The “Automatic Suggestion of Unused Plugins” feature in Freesoul Deactivate Plugins PRO helps you optimize your site by analyzing each page and suggesting which plugins may not be necessary. Here’s how it works:

  1. How It Works:
    The feature simulates how WordPress loads a page, deactivating one plugin at a time during the scan. It tracks which plugins contribute to generating the page’s content or meta tags and identifies those that do not provide any useful functionality.
  2. Suggestions, Not Final Decisions:
    After the analysis, plugins that don’t contribute to the page’s content or meta tags are unchecked in the settings. However, this is a suggestion rather than a definitive detection. While the auto-suggestion provides a helpful starting point, you should always preview the page and confirm functionality before saving the proposed settings.
  3. Example Use Case:
    Suppose the tool suggests that Contact Form 7 is unnecessary on the About page. If the page’s content remains unchanged whether the plugin is active or not, the suggestion can be trusted because the plugin is not contributing (e.g., no contact form is present on that page).However, for plugins with more subtle effects—such as a plugin preventing right-click functionality—the suggestion may indicate the plugin is unnecessary, especially if it’s not widely recognized. In such cases, you should manually review the functionality to ensure it meets your requirements.
  4. Why It’s Not 100% Reliable:
    Some plugins, especially less popular ones, may appear inactive but still perform essential tasks (e.g., security or backend operations). A feature that detects unused plugins with complete accuracy is impossible due to these nuances. For this reason, the auto-suggestion tool is a significant help, but it requires you to evaluate the results thoughtfully.
  5. Continuous Improvement:
    The auto-suggestion feature is enhanced regularly based on user feedback and updates to accommodate the behavior of popular plugins. It combines automated scans with logic tailored to specific plugins, making it more effective over time.

In Summary:
The auto-suggestion feature provides valuable insights, particularly for sites with many plugins, helping you identify potentially unnecessary plugins quickly. However, it’s not a replacement for manual verification. Always preview changes and consider the purpose of each plugin before applying the suggestions. Used thoughtfully, it’s a powerful tool for improving site performance.