AjaxPress – SPA & Ajax Navigation with Persistent Audio Player for Radio vs OOW PJAX

Your radio stream, podcast or music keeps playing while visitors browse your whole site. On a normal WordPress site, every click reloads the page – and the audio stops. Listeners have to press play again, and most of them don’t. AjaxPress replaces full page reloads with instant ajax navigation, so the player never cuts out. Unlock Pro Features – Advanced features and priority support Audio and video never stop. Live radio streams, podcast episodes and music keep playing seamlessly across every page. Built for radio stations, podcast networks and music platforms – the one thing a normal WordPress site cannot do. Instant page loads. Visitors get smooth page transitions with no white screens and no waiting. Lower bounce rates, longer sessions. How It Works AjaxPress intercepts internal link clicks and loads the next page over ajax instead of a full browser reload. Real URLs are preserved via the History API, the page title and head metadata (canonical, OpenGraph, JSON-LD) are synced on every navigation, and back/forward buttons work exactly as expected. Search engines crawl your site normally – nothing changes for SEO. Compatible With Your Theme, Page Builder, and Plugins AjaxPress is built for maximum compatibility and tested against the most popular themes, page builders, and plugins. Just activate – no configuration needed. Themes: Astra, GeneratePress, Kadence, OceanWP, Hello Elementor, Blocksy, Neve, Divi, Avada, Flatsome, Storefront, and more. Page builders: Elementor, Bricks, Beaver Builder, Divi Builder, WPBakery, Oxygen, Breakdance, Zion Builder, Spectra, Gutenberg, and more. Page builders are supported on the frontend – the pages they build navigate like any other. Editing is left alone: when you open a page in Divi, Bricks, Beaver Builder, Oxygen, Breakdance or the Customizer, AjaxPress recognises the builder and steps aside completely, so the builder loads exactly as it would without the plugin. Nothing to configure. If you have turned on “SPA for Admin Dashboard”, we still suggest leaving it off while you build. Forms: Contact Form 7, WPForms, Gravity Forms, Formidable Forms, Ninja Forms, Fluent Forms, Elementor Forms, and more. Caching: WP Rocket, LiteSpeed Cache, W3 Total Cache, WP Super Cache, SG Optimizer, Cloudflare, Bunny CDN, and more. SEO: Yoast SEO, Rank Math, All in One SEO, SEOPress, and more. eCommerce: Full WooCommerce compatibility including products, cart, checkout, and extensions. Also works with Easy Digital Downloads. Modern JS frameworks: React, Vue, Solid and Alpine.js pages work without style breaking or script conflicts. Browsers and devices: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge and Opera, on desktop, tablet and mobile. Single Page Application Features Ajax navigation – app-like page changes with no full reload Persistent audio and video player – media keeps playing across your whole site. Free for any player you can mark up (see the FAQ); the Pro settings screen lets you point at a player with any CSS selector instead Instant page loading – no refresh, no white screen between pages Smart prefetch (Pro) – pages preload on hover, before the click Page transitions – fade, slide and custom animations Progress bar – a loading indicator so visitors know something is happening SEO friendly – real URLs via the History API, per-page meta tags, canonical and JSON-LD synced on every navigation, and normal crawling. Works with Yoast, Rank Math and AIOSEO, and reports correctly to Google Analytics Mobile optimised – works the same on desktop, tablet and mobile Want more? Go Pro – Advanced features and priority support Built for Radio, Podcast, Music, and Content Sites Radio stations and live streams keep their listeners through every click. Podcast networks let an episode run while visitors browse the archive. Music sites and artist portfolios play without a pause. The same ajax navigation makes product browsing, article reading and portfolio and video catalogues feel instant on any other kind of site. AjaxPress Pro Take your site to the next level. The free version is powerful – AjaxPress Pro unlocks advanced features and priority support for sites that need more. See AjaxPress Pro Plans and Pricing Source Code The JavaScript that runs on your site is minified for size. The unminified source it is built from ships inside the plugin, under src/, along with the Vite configs and package.json needed to rebuild it. src/frontend/ builds public/js/ajaxpress.min.js and src/admin/ builds public/js/admin.min.js, both with Vite. From the plugin folder: npm install npx vite build --config ./src/frontend/vite.config.js npx vite build --config ./src/admin/vite.config.js Privacy & External Services AjaxPress does not send anything anywhere on its own. Nothing below runs unless you turn it on or connect it, and none of it touches your visitors: no data from your site’s frontend is ever collected. PackEdge (optional diagnostics) Optionally, and only with your explicit consent, AjaxPress can share non-confidential diagnostic data (such as PHP and WordPress version and plugin settings) with api.packedge.dev so we can reproduce and fix issues faster. You can review exactly what is shared and opt out at any time. See the PackEdge site and privacy policy. Cloudflare (edge caching, optional) If you connect a Cloudflare account on the Cache screen, AjaxPress talks to the Cloudflare API at api.cloudflare.com on your behalf to read zones and manage caching rules for your site. Nothing is sent to Cloudflare until you connect. See the Cloudflare privacy policy and terms. If you use the one-click “Connect with Cloudflare” option, the authorization step passes through an OAuth relay we operate at ajaxpress-oauth.astory.workers.dev. The relay exists so the OAuth client secret never has to ship inside the plugin. It exchanges the authorization code for a token and hands it back to your site; the token is stored encrypted in your database. You can skip the relay entirely by pasting your own Cloudflare API token instead, which never leaves your server except to Cloudflare.

OOW PJAX, brought to you by OOWCODE and OOWPRESS, revolutionizes WordPress navigation with PJAX (PushState + AJAX), delivering lightning-fast page transitions without full page reloads. Built with pure JavaScript (no jQuery), this lightweight plugin ensures a modern, fluid user experience while remaining compatible with any WordPress theme. Whether you’re running a portfolio, a blog with a persistent media player, or a dynamic content site, OOW PJAX enhances navigation, boosts engagement, and reduces server load. Why OOW PJAX Stands Out OOW PJAX is designed for WordPress sites that demand seamless navigation and dynamic content updates. Unlike generic performance plugins, it targets specific use cases where fluid transitions are critical, such as: Sites with Persistent Media Players: Keep audio or video players (e.g., music, podcasts, live streams) running in the footer or sidebar during navigation, avoiding interruptions. Portfolio Websites: Showcase projects with smooth, app-like transitions, perfect for photographers, designers, or agencies. Dynamic Content Sites: Blogs, magazines, or news sites with frequently updated content benefit from fast, cached page loads. E-commerce Stores: Enhance product browsing with quick transitions, keeping users engaged without reload delays. Single-Page App (SPA) Experiences: Create a near-SPA feel for membership sites, directories, or dashboards without heavy frameworks. Interactive Landing Pages: Deliver immersive experiences for marketing campaigns or event sites with uninterrupted navigation. Version 1.5 introduces a critical fix for handling Unicode characters (e.g., Chinese, emojis) in inline styles, preventing InvalidCharacterError issues with btoa. This update, contributed by @long-dotcom, ensures robust style management for multilingual and emoji-rich sites. It also enhances security with dynamic nonce refreshing, improves asynchronous stylesheet handling, and refines form redirect handling, making OOW PJAX more reliable for complex WordPress sites. Key Features Seamless AJAX Navigation: Loads content via AJAX, updating specific containers without reloading the entire page. Persistent Elements: Keeps fixed elements (e.g., media players, sticky menus, chat widgets) intact during transitions. Browser History Support: Syncs URLs with the History API for natural forward/back navigation. Customizable Loader: Style the loading overlay with CSS to match your brand (e.g., spinner, progress bar). Content Caching: Stores pages locally for instant repeat visits, with adjustable cache lifetime and user-aware logic. Advanced Form Handling: Submits forms (e.g., comments, login, contact) via AJAX, with explicit nonce support and redirect handling (301, 302, 303, 307, 308). Dynamic Nonce Refresh: Automatically refreshes security nonces via AJAX for enhanced security and reliability. Lightweight & jQuery-Free: Built with vanilla JavaScript for minimal footprint and maximum performance. Flexible Configuration: Define target containers, exclude links/zones (e.g., .no-pjax, #wpadminbar), and add custom JS before/after navigation. Debug Mode: Logs detailed information in the browser console and server logs for easy troubleshooting. Secure Implementation: Uses dynamic nonces, sanitization, and strict validation for all settings and AJAX requests. Script Priority Control: Customize the loading order of oow-pjax.js in the footer for compatibility. Dynamic Style Management: Injects and manages page-specific stylesheets and inline styles asynchronously, now with Unicode support. Advanced Script Execution: Re-executes scripts in updated containers or footer, with control over inline scripts and validation. CodeMirror Integration: Edit Custom JS with syntax highlighting and a Dracula theme. Unicode Support for Styles: Safely handles non-Latin1 characters (e.g., Chinese, emojis) in inline styles without errors (new in 1.5). Who Needs OOW PJAX? OOW PJAX is tailored for WordPress users who want to elevate their site’s navigation and user experience. Specific use cases include: Music & Podcast Sites: Ensure uninterrupted playback of audio players during browsing. Video Platforms: Maintain video playback (e.g., tutorials, live streams) across navigation. Creative Portfolios: Deliver smooth transitions between project pages for artists or agencies. Content-Heavy Blogs: Speed up navigation with caching for frequently visited pages. E-commerce with Sticky Features: Keep cart widgets or live chat persistent during browsing. Membership Sites: Create fluid navigation for dashboards or course platforms. Marketing Campaigns: Build immersive landing pages with fast transitions. How It Works Link Interception: Captures clicks on internal links, skipping external links, target="_blank", excluded selectors (e.g., .no-pjax), or excluded zones (e.g., #wpadminbar). AJAX Content Loading: Fetches new content via AJAX and updates specified containers (e.g., #main, .content). URL Synchronization: Updates the browser’s URL using the History API for seamless navigation. Persistent Elements: Preserves fixed elements (e.g., media players, sticky headers) across transitions. Customizable Loader: Displays a styled overlay during content loading, with configurable minimum duration. Caching: Caches pages for instant repeat visits (disabled for logged-in users) with adjustable lifetime. Form Handling: Submits forms via AJAX, supporting explicit comment nonces and server-side redirects (e.g., 301, 302). Script Management: Re-executes scripts in updated containers or footer, with custom JS execution before/after navigation. Style Injection: Asynchronously injects page-specific stylesheets and inline styles, now with robust Unicode support. Getting Started Install OOW PJAX, configure it in minutes, and transform your site’s navigation: 1. Install and activate the plugin from the WordPress admin. 2. Go to OOWCODE > OOW PJAX in the WordPress admin panel. 3. In the Settings tab, enable PJAX and configure: – Target Containers: CSS selectors for content updates (e.g., #main). – Exclude Selectors/Zones: Links or zones to skip (e.g., .no-pjax, #wpadminbar). – Loader CSS: Customize the loading animation. – Cache Settings: Enable caching with a lifetime (e.g., 300 seconds). – Form Handling: Enable AJAX for forms and specify refresh containers (e.g., #comments). – Script Priority: Set a high value (e.g., 9999) to load oow-pjax.js late. – Custom JS: Add JavaScript before/after navigation using CodeMirror. 4. Save settings and test navigation on your site. 5. Check the Overview tab for tips or the Support tab for help. Live Demo See OOW PJAX in action! Visit our live demo to experience seamless transitions, a persistent media player, and portfolio navigation on a real WordPress site. Why Choose OOW PJAX? Targeted Use Cases: Perfect for sites with persistent media, portfolios, or dynamic content. SEO-Friendly: Maintains proper URLs and browser history for search engine compatibility. Theme-Agnostic: Works with any WordPress theme by targeting custom containers. Lightweight Design: No jQuery, minimal code, and optimized performance. Discover the power of seamless navigation with OOW PJAX by OOWCODE and OOWPRESS. Visit oowcode.com/oow-pjax for full documentation. Support Need help? Visit the Support tab in the plugin settings or email [email protected]. Full documentation is available at oowcode.com/oow-pjax. Contribute Contribute to OOW PJAX on GitHub or share feedback at oowcode.com. License OOW PJAX is licensed under the GPLv2 or later.