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Browse, search and import 700+ ready-made WordPress snippets and modules. Free to browse, now public on snipcraftpro.com.
Read more →Stop editing functions.php: the safe way to add custom code to WordPress
Editing functions.php risks white-screening your site. Here’s the safer pattern for adding custom PHP, CSS and JS to WordPress, with safe mode.
Read more →How to disable emojis in WordPress (and why it speeds up your pages)
WordPress loads an emoji detection script and DNS-prefetch on every page. Here’s a snippet to remove it all, without losing any emoji.
Read more →How to put WordPress in maintenance mode without a plugin
Put WordPress in maintenance mode without a plugin, and return the correct 503 status so Google doesn’t deindex your pages.
Read more →How to redirect subscribers away from wp-admin in WordPress
Stop subscribers and customers reaching wp-admin. A small snippet redirects low-privilege users to the front end, without breaking AJAX or cron.
Read more →How to remove the WordPress dashboard welcome panel
Remove the “Welcome to WordPress” dashboard panel for a cleaner admin. A simple two-line snippet, explained.
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