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Small Tools is a comprehensive WordPress plugin that combines multiple essential features into one lightweight package. Unlike other plugins, Small Tools stores settings in a file instead of the database, ensuring zero database queries on load for better performance.
<h4>Key Features</h4>
Performance Optimization
<ul>
<li>Image Handling
<ul>
<li>Remove image size threshold</li>
<li>Control WordPress image scaling</li>
<li>Disable default lazy loading</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Script Optimization
<ul>
<li>Remove emoji scripts</li>
<li>Remove jQuery Migrate</li>
<li>Conditional asset loading</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Heartbeat Control
<ul>
<li>Disable Heartbeat API completely</li>
<li>Disable Heartbeat on frontend only</li>
<li>Customize Heartbeat interval (5-300 seconds)</li>
<li>Reduce server load and improve performance</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
Frontend Enhancements 
 * Custom Colors for background and text on selecting text on frontend
Updates Control 
 * Selectively disable WordPress core updates 
 * Disable plugin updates 
 * Disable theme updates 
 * Disable translation updates 
 * Disable update notification emails 
 * Hide WordPress update page
Back to Top Button
<ul>
<li>Customizable Appearance
<ul>
<li>Adjustable button size (20-100px)</li>
<li>Custom background color with opacity</li>
<li>Custom icon upload support</li>
<li>Default arrow icon fallback</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Position Control
<ul>
<li>Left or right placement</li>
<li>Fixed position at bottom</li>
<li>Smooth scrolling animation</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Responsive Design
<ul>
<li>Mobile-friendly</li>
<li>Adaptive sizing</li>
<li>Touch-compatible</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
Admin Interface
<ul>
<li>Dark Mode
<ul>
<li>Complete admin panel dark theme</li>
<li>Eye-friendly color scheme</li>
<li>Automatic theme switching</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Custom Branding
<ul>
<li>Customizable admin footer text</li>
<li>Support for HTML in footer</li>
<li>Brand-specific messaging</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Media Management
<ul>
<li>Media replacement feature</li>
<li>SVG support</li>
<li>AVIF support</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
Content Management
<ul>
<li>Gutenberg Control
<ul>
<li>Disable per post type</li>
<li>Global enable/disable</li>
<li>Custom post type support</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Content Duplication
<ul>
<li>One-click post/page duplication</li>
<li>Copy all metadata</li>
<li>Copy taxonomies</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
Security Features
<ul>
<li>Access Control
<ul>
<li>Force strong passwords</li>
<li>Disable XML-RPC</li>
<li>Hide WordPress version</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Content Protection
<ul>
<li>Disable right-click functionality</li>
<li>Prevent unauthorized copying</li>
<li>Custom protection messages</li>
<li>Prevent Content copying</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Login Security
<ul>
<li>Custom login logo</li>
<li>Login/logout redirects</li>
<li>Role-based redirects</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
WooCommerce Integration
<ul>
<li>Performance
<ul>
<li>Customizable variation threshold</li>
<li>AJAX optimization</li>
<li>Enhanced loading times</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
Settings Management
<ul>
<li>Import/Export
<ul>
<li>JSON-based settings export</li>
<li>Settings backup support</li>
<li>Easy site migration</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>File Management
<ul>
<li>Automatic settings file generation</li>
<li>Performance-optimized loading</li>
<li>Secure file storage</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
User Management
<ul>
<li>Enhanced User Columns
<ul>
<li>Registration date display</li>
<li>Last login tracking</li>
<li>Role-based features</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h4>Zero Database Queries</h4>
Unlike other plugins that constantly query the database for settings, Small Tools stores all settings in a PHP file located at <code>/uploads/small-tools/small-settings.php</code>. This means:
<ul>
<li>Zero database queries on load</li>
<li>Faster page load times</li>
<li>Reduced server load</li>
<li>Better scalability</li>
</ul>
<h4>WooCommerce Compatible</h4>
Enhance your WooCommerce store with optimized variation handling and improved performance, all without additional database queries.
<h3>Additional Information</h3>
Requirements 
* WordPress 6.0 or higher 
* PHP 7.4 or higher 
* MySQL 5.6 or higher 
* WooCommerce 6.0+ (for WooCommerce features)
For support, bug reports, or feature requests: 
* Create an issue on GitHub 
* Visit our <a href="https://smilingsyntax.com/support" rel="nofollow ugc">support forum</a> 
* Email: support@smilingsyntax.com

Small Tools – The Ultimate All-in-One WordPress Utility Toolkit


I just tested the plugin and found that it includes many features I used to get with the use of multiple plugins. I’m definitely going to use it from now on. Truly awesome.


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