Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about Functionalities.
Functionalities is a powerful WordPress plugin that removes bloat, boosts performance, and adds developer tools with simple toggles. Consolidate commonly needed WordPress customizations in one place with a beautiful module-based dashboard. Think of it as a replacement for messy functions.php edits.
Yes, Functionalities is completely free and open source. It's released under the GPL-2.0-or-later license and available on GitHub. You can use it on unlimited sites, including client projects.
Download from GitHub Releases, extract the ZIP file, upload the 'functionalities' folder to wp-content/plugins/, activate via WordPress admin Plugins page, and configure modules from the Functionalities menu. See the documentation for detailed steps.
Yes, Functionalities is designed to work alongside other plugins. It follows WordPress coding standards and uses proper hooks and filters for compatibility. If you encounter any conflicts, please report them on GitHub.
Absolutely! Functionalities is perfect for client sites. It consolidates common customizations that would otherwise require editing functions.php or installing multiple small plugins. The modular approach lets you enable only what you need.
You can add exceptions in three ways: (1) Via the admin interface in the Link Management settings, (2) Using JSON preset files for bulk loading, or (3) Programmatically using filters like
functionalities_exception_domains and functionalities_exception_urls.Functionalities is designed with performance in mind. It has zero frontend footprint for most modules - no unnecessary CSS or JavaScript is loaded unless specifically enabled. Many modules actually improve performance by disabling WordPress bloat.
Enable the GitHub Updates module to receive automatic updates from GitHub releases. You can configure cache duration to avoid API rate limits. You can also manually download new versions from the GitHub repository.
Functionalities is designed as a site-specific plugin for developers. Unlike general optimization plugins, it provides granular control with 50+ hooks and filters, clean code following WordPress standards, and a modular architecture where you only enable what you need.
Yes! Functionalities is open source and welcomes contributions. You can submit pull requests, report issues, suggest features, or improve documentation on GitHub.
Yes, comprehensive PHPDoc documentation is included in the code. The documentation page covers hooks, filters, and extension guides. The GitHub README also contains detailed information.
Still have questions?
Check the documentation or open an issue on GitHub.