Gonzales Speed Up WordPress

Speed Up WordPress with Gonzales Plugin

If you’ve spent any time managing a WordPress site, you’ve probably struggled with that eternal tradeoff between features and performance. Every plugin or theme you add brings new option but also piles on extra CSS and JavaScript that load everywhere, dragging down your page speed and frustrating visitors (and Google’s PageSpeed Insights). That’s where Gonzales comes in: a genuinely innovative plugin built for people who want their WordPress sites to be both beautiful and lightning-fast.

• Per-page or global asset control (CSS, JS, and even plugins)
• Lightweight interface via top admin bar menu, no bulk settings or bloat
• Works alongside cache/minify tools, optimizing beyond compression
• Silent mode option to hide admin UI after setup
• Multi-site friendly – supports disabling assets using URL patterns or regex rules

A Once-Innovative Approach to WordPress Speed

Unlike most optimization plugins, Gonzales doesn’t just try to compress or combine your scripts and stylesheets. Instead, it lets you precisely control what loads and where page by page, asset by asset. If you’ve ever opened your site in Chrome DevTools and wondered “Why is WooCommerce loading its cart scripts on my About page?” or “Why are Contact Form 7 files everywhere, even with no forms in sight?” – Gonzales is the solution you’ve been waiting for.

After activating the plugin, you’ll notice a new Gonzales menu right in your WordPress admin bar. It quietly lists every CSS and JS asset loading on each page. With a couple of clicks, you can turn off scripts or styles globally or only for specific URLs. Want to stop that slider plugin’s code from appearing on every post? Just uncheck a box. Need WooCommerce styles only on the shop and checkout pages? It takes seconds.

The moment you save, Gonzales physically removes those assets from the page output so there’s nothing left to download or process. This isn’t about hiding or minifying junk: it’s about stopping the junk from being sent in the first place.

Not Just Another Cache Plugin

The WordPress optimization ecosystem is crowded with cache plugins, minifiers, and lazy-loaders. What sets Gonzales apart is its surgical precision. Instead of globally applying a one-size-fits-all solution, Gonzales respects the complexity of your site. You might want your store’s scripts on product and checkout pages, but not on your blog or homepage.

You may want a tracking code for a single landing page. With Gonzales, you get that level of detail without ever editing theme files or child themes.

This hands-on approach means you’re always in control. You’ll never accidentally break your site or disable scripts you need – if you do, it’s easy to roll back or re-enable assets. As your site evolves, you can revisit Gonzales and fine-tune performance whenever you add a new plugin, launch a landing page, or run a campaign.

Should You Switch to a More Modern Cache/Performance Plugin?

Given these realities, many webmasters are considering (or already making) the switch to newer, actively maintained cache and speed optimization plugins. On DevTools Club, you have access to some of the best-in-class alternatives that not only handle caching, minification, and script management, but also offer robust ongoing updates and support.
Here are some top options available:

• WP Rocket: Industry-leading cache plugin with powerful automation and deep compatibility.
• W3 Total Cache: Comprehensive and customizable, used by major publishers worldwide.
• WP Fastest Cache Premium: Lightweight and easy to set up, ideal for blogs and small sites. (freemium)
• Hummingbird Pro: Perfect for medium sites, with full-page cache and optimization features.
• Autoptimize: Excellent for minifying scripts, optimizing CSS/JS delivery, and improving frontend performance. (free edition)

These plugins are not only more robust and reliable, but also backed by active support teams and large user communities. They receive frequent updates to stay compatible with new WordPress core releases, plugins, and themes.