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Encute vs The Hack Repair Guy's Plugin Archiver

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Encute

4.0·1reviews·10+installs

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	Encute	The Hack Repair Guy's Plugin Archiver
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Description	2710 / 5000 chars54% used	1413 / 5000 chars28% used
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Platforms	WordPress	WordPress
Developer	Mark Jaquith	The Hack Repair Guy
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Feature comparison between Encute and The Hack Repair Guy's Plugin Archiver
Metric	Encute	The Hack Repair Guy's Plugin Archiver
Rating	4.0 ★	★ 5.0 ★
Total reviews	1	★ 11
Active installs	10+	300+
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Encute

Encute provides a fluent, declarative API for site owners to manipulate the scripts and styles that WordPress, themes, and plugins shove onto their site. Move things into the footer, defer loading, remove assets entirely. Or load scripts async, or as modules, or as nomodule! Here’s an example of how you could use the plugin: is_page('contact'); Script::get('contact-form-7')->keepIf($isContactPage)->footer()->defer(); Style::get('contact-form-7')->keepIf($isContactPage)->footer()->defer(); Style::get(['mediaelement', 'wp-mediaelement'])->footer()->defer(); Style::get('material-icons')->defer(); Script::get('jquery')->remove(); }); Wrapper Always run code in this wrapper: add_action(\CWS\Encute\Plugin::class, function (\CWS\Encute\Plugin $encute) { // Your code here. }); This wrapper will be a no-op if Encute is not available, and it will both wait for Encute to be available to run, and pass you Encute’s main class instance. Fluency Both Script::get() and Style::get() return an instance of themselves, as do all calls to their methods, so you can just chain your calls. Script static CWS\Encute\Script::get(string $handle): CWS\Encute\Script — get a Script instance for that handle. CWS\Encute\Script::module(): CWS\Encute\Script — make the script a module. CWS\Encute\Script::noModule(): CWS\Encute\Script — make the script nomodule. CWS\Encute\Script::footer(): CWS\Encute\Script — send the script to the footer (along with its entire dependency family). CWS\Encute\Script::async(): CWS\Encute\Script — make the script async. CWS\Encute\Script::defer(): CWS\Encute\Script — make the script defer. CWS\Encute\Script::remove(): CWS\Encute\Script — remove the script. CWS\Encute\Script::removeIf(callable $callback): CWS\Encute\Script — remove the script if the callback resolves as true. CWS\Encute\Script::keepIf(callable $callback): CWS\Encute\Script — keep the script if the callback resolves as true (else remove it). Style static CWS\Encute\Style::get(string $handle): CWS\Encute\Style — get a Style instance for that handle. CWS\Encute\Style::footer(): CWS\Encute\Style — send the style to the footer (along with its entire dependency family). CWS\Encute\Style::defer(): CWS\Encute\Style — defer the style’s loading. CWS\Encute\Style::remove(): CWS\Encute\Style — remove the style. CWS\Encute\Style::removeIf(callable $callback): CWS\Encute\Style — remove the style if the callback resolves as true. CWS\Encute\Style::keepIf(callable $callback): CWS\Encute\Style — keep the style if the callback resolves as true (else remove it).

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cws32×7.94%
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script31×7.69%
style23×5.71%
cws encute script18×4.47%
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cws encute style12×2.98%
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remove10×2.48%
defer9×2.23%
callback8×1.99%

The Hack Repair Guy's Plugin Archiver

Archive any plugin with one click. Archived plugins are hidden from your Plugins list and safely moved out of wp-content/plugins into a dedicated archive directory for easy restore later. Ideal for preventing accidental re-activation, testing different plugin sets, and keeping occasional-use tools out of sight until needed. Features One‑click Archive link on the Plugins screen Bulk Archive / Unarchive / Delete actions Optional auto‑deactivate before archiving (recommended) Manage multiple archive directories and switch between them “Unarchive All” button on the Archived Plugins tab Non‑destructive: archiving does not remove a plugin’s settings/data Uses the built‑in WordPress Filesystem API with capability and nonce checks How it works When you Archive a plugin, its folder is moved from wp-content/plugins to your chosen archive directory (e.g., wp-content/plugins-archive-xxxxxx). Archived plugins are removed from the Plugins list, so they can’t be accidentally activated. You may switch the active archive directory or create new ones in Settings → Plugin Archiver. Common use cases Maintain a “toolbox” of favorite utilities you don’t need to see every day Quarantine buggy or compromised plugins to avoid accidental activation Test different plugin stacks by pulling sets into and out of the archive Share management with others while reducing “oops, I clicked Activate” incidents

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archive9×4.27%
archive directory3×1.42%
archived3×1.42%
directory3×1.42%
wp-content3×1.42%
accidental2×0.95%
archiving2×0.95%

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Which has better reviews, Encute or The Hack Repair Guy's Plugin Archiver?

The Hack Repair Guy's Plugin Archiver has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 11 reviews) compared to Encute (4.0★ from 1 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.

Should I choose Encute or The Hack Repair Guy's Plugin Archiver?

The Hack Repair Guy's Plugin Archiver holds the higher average rating (5.0★ vs 4.0★). That is the one dimension AppRanks can separate them on here — read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.

Which is faster to set up, Encute or The Hack Repair Guy's Plugin Archiver?

Both apps are one-click installs from the WordPress Plugin Directory. The Hack Repair Guy's Plugin Archiver has the deeper published review base (11 vs 1), which often — though not always — accompanies better-tested setup docs. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly: read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for user-reported install experience.

Which works better for small vs large WordPress Plugin Directory site owners?

Encute typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (1 reviews). The Hack Repair Guy's Plugin Archiver typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (11 reviews). A larger review base generally means the app has been exercised at scale — relevant if you are processing high volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.

Can I migrate data between Encute and The Hack Repair Guy's Plugin Archiver?

Migration support varies by app and category. Encute and The Hack Repair Guy's Plugin Archiver both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from Encute" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.

Encute vs The Hack Repair Guy's Plugin Archiver

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Should I choose Encute or The Hack Repair Guy's Plugin Archiver?

Which is faster to set up, Encute or The Hack Repair Guy's Plugin Archiver?

Which works better for small vs large WordPress Plugin Directory site owners?

Can I migrate data between Encute and The Hack Repair Guy's Plugin Archiver?

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