samybaxy-hyperdrive

Description

Status: Production Ready
Current Version: 6.0.2

Samybaxy's Hyperdrive makes WordPress sites 65-75% faster by intelligently loading only the plugins needed for each page.

Instead of loading 120 plugins for every page, we load only 12-45 plugins for the current page - automatically, without breaking anything.

Key Features

85-90% plugin reduction on most pages
65-75% faster page loads without caching
Zero configuration needed - works automatically
Zero broken functionality - intelligent dependency detection
Automatic dependency resolution - understands plugin ecosystems
Multi-layer caching - 60-75% faster on cached requests
Admin-only debug widget - real-time performance monitoring

How It Works

Traditional WordPress loads ALL plugins on EVERY page:

Shop page loads: WooCommerce, LearnPress, Forms, Analytics, SEO... (120 plugins)
Blog page loads: WooCommerce, LearnPress, Forms, Analytics, SEO... (120 plugins)
Result: Slow sites (3-8 seconds TTFB)

Samybaxy's Hyperdrive intelligently filters plugins:

Shop page loads: WooCommerce + dependencies only (35 plugins)
Blog page loads: Blog plugins + dependencies only (18 plugins)
Result: 65-75% faster!

Intelligent Detection System

The plugin automatically detects which plugins are needed via:

URL-based detection - Recognizes WooCommerce, courses, membership, blog pages
Content analysis - Scans post content for shortcodes and page builder widgets
Dependency resolution - Automatically loads all required plugin dependencies
User role detection - Loads extra plugins for logged-in users, affiliates, members
Smart defaults - Always loads essential plugins (page builders, theme cores)

Supported Plugin Ecosystems

JetEngine - jet-engine, jet-menu, jet-blocks, jet-elements, jet-tabs, jet-popup, jet-woo-builder, and 10+ modules
WooCommerce - woocommerce, memberships, subscriptions, product bundles, smart coupons
Elementor - elementor, elementor-pro, the-plus-addons, thim-elementor-kit
Content Restriction - restrict-content-pro, rcp-content-filter-utility
Automation - uncanny-automator, fluent-crm
Forms - fluentform, fluentformpro, jetformbuilder
Other - LearnPress, Affiliate WP, EmbedPress, Presto Player, and many more

Safety Features

Never filters WordPress admin area
Never filters AJAX requests
Never filters REST API requests
Never filters WP-CRON requests
Validates plugin existence before loading
Maintains WordPress native plugin load order
Falls back to loading all plugins if anything breaks
Security: Debug widget only visible to administrators
Security: Plugin info hidden from frontend users and visitors
Clean: No error logging or debug output

Performance Optimization

Expected reduction: 85-90% fewer plugins loading on most pages
Speed improvement: 65-75% faster page loads
Memory savings: 40-60% less memory usage
Filter overhead: < 2.5ms per request
Server cost reduction: 60-70% for same traffic

What's New in v6.0.2

🔗 WordPress 6.5+ Plugin Dependencies Integration

Full integration with WordPress core's plugin dependency system:

WP_Plugin_Dependencies API - Native support for WordPress 6.5+ dependency tracking
Requires Plugins Header - Automatic parsing of the official plugin dependency header
Circular Dependency Detection - Prevents infinite loops using DFS algorithm (O(V+E) complexity)
5-Layer Detection - WP Core → Header → Code Analysis → Pattern Matching → Known Ecosystems
wp_plugin_dependencies_slug Filter - Support for premium/free plugin slug swapping

Technical Improvements:

Database-backed dependency map for MU-loader
Automatic map rebuild on plugin activation/deactivation
Version upgrade detection with automatic updates
Extended pattern detection for more plugins

What's New in v6.0.1

🛒 Checkout & Payment Gateway Fixes

Fixed critical issue where payment gateways weren't loading on checkout pages:

Dynamic Gateway Detection - Automatically detects and loads Stripe, PayPal, and other payment plugins on checkout/cart pages
Streamlined Checkout - Optimized plugin loading for better checkout performance
Smart Membership Loading - Membership plugins now only load on checkout for logged-in users

What's New in v6.0

🚀 Official Rebrand & WordPress.org Submission

Complete plugin rebrand from "Turbo Charge" to "Samybaxy's Hyperdrive":

New Identity - Fresh branding with distinctive SHYPDR prefix
WordPress.org Compliant - Meets all plugin directory requirements
Clean Codebase - Extracted CSS, improved structure, proper escaping
MU-Loader Update - Renamed to shypdr-mu-loader.php for consistency

⚠️ Note: Fresh installation required - settings from previous versions will not migrate.

What's New in v5.1

Heuristic Dependency Detection System - Zero Manual Maintenance!

The plugin now automatically detects plugin dependencies using 4 intelligent methods:

WordPress 6.5+ Headers - Reads official "Requires Plugins" header
Code Analysis - Scans for class_exists(), defined(), hook patterns
Pattern Matching - Recognizes naming conventions (jet-, woocommerce-, elementor-*)
Known Ecosystems - Validates with curated plugin relationships

Benefits:

Zero manual maintenance - dependencies auto-detected
Works with custom/proprietary plugins automatically
Auto-rebuilds on plugin activation/deactivation
Database storage for fast retrieval

What's New in v5.0

Intelligent Plugin Scanner - Heuristic Analysis System

Automatically analyzes all plugins and scores them 0-100 based on:

Known patterns (page builders, theme cores)
Keywords in name/description
Hook registrations (wp_head, wp_footer, etc.)
Asset enqueuing (global CSS/JS)
Custom post type registration

Detection Result Caching - 60-75% Faster Filtering

Dual-layer caching system:

Requirements Cache - Pre-computed URL to plugins mapping
Detection Cache - Runtime caching with object cache support
Performance: 0.3-0.8ms cached (vs 1.2-2.1ms uncached)

Admin Interface

Settings page at Settings > Samybaxy's Hyperdrive with:

Enable/disable plugin filtering checkbox
Enable/disable debug widget checkbox
Intelligent plugin scanner with visual cards
Dependency map viewer with statistics
Performance logs showing recent page loads
Cache statistics and management
Stats: plugins loaded, plugins filtered, reduction percentage

Debug Widget

Floating widget that appears on frontend when enabled:

Admin only - Only visible to logged-in administrators
Frontend users and incognito visitors cannot see it (security)
Shows total plugins available
Shows plugins loaded this page
Shows plugins filtered out
Shows reduction percentage
Lists essential detected plugins
Shows sample of filtered out plugins
Fully interactive with expand/collapse
Responsive design (works on mobile)

Performance Statistics

Typical performance improvements:

Page Type	Before	After	Improvement
Homepage	3.5s TTFB	1.2s TTFB	65% faster
Shop Page	4.2s TTFB	1.4s TTFB	67% faster
Blog Page	2.8s TTFB	0.8s TTFB	71% faster
Course Page	5.1s TTFB	1.9s TTFB	63% faster

Installation

Automatic Installation

Upload the plugin files to /wp-content/plugins/samybaxy-hyperdrive/ directory
Go to WordPress Admin > Plugins
Find "Samybaxy's Hyperdrive" and click "Activate"
Go to Settings > Samybaxy's Hyperdrive
Check "Enable Plugin Filtering"
Save changes

That's it! The plugin works automatically with zero configuration.

MU-Loader Installation (Recommended)

For best performance, install the MU-loader:

After activating the plugin, go to Settings > Samybaxy's Hyperdrive
Click "Install MU-Loader Now" button (if prompted)
The MU-loader will be automatically installed
This enables filtering BEFORE WordPress loads plugins

Alternatively, manually copy:

From: wp-content/plugins/samybaxy-hyperdrive/mu-loader/shypdr-mu-loader.php
To: wp-content/mu-plugins/shypdr-mu-loader.php

Manual Installation

Download the plugin files
Extract to /wp-content/plugins/samybaxy-hyperdrive/
Activate from WordPress Admin > Plugins
Enable filtering in Settings > Samybaxy's Hyperdrive

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I customize which plugins are essential?

Yes! Go to Settings > Samybaxy's Hyperdrive > Essential Plugins tab to customize via the admin UI.

Can I disable it temporarily?

Yes, go to Settings > Samybaxy's Hyperdrive and uncheck "Enable Plugin Filtering".

Does it require configuration?

No! Works automatically with zero configuration. The intelligent scanner and dependency detector handle everything.

Does it work with Elementor?

Yes! Elementor + Pro + all add-ons are fully supported.

Does it work with JetEngine?

Yes! JetEngine + all 18+ add-ons are fully supported.

Does it work with WooCommerce?

Yes! WooCommerce + all 15+ extensions are fully supported with automatic dependency detection.

Does it work with caching plugins?

Yes! Works great together with WP Rocket, LiteSpeed Cache, and other caching plugins.

Does it work with multisite?

Yes, the plugin supports WordPress multisite installations.

How do I debug if something breaks?

Go to Settings > Samybaxy's Hyperdrive
Check "Recent Performance Logs" to see which plugins were loaded
Enable "Debug Widget" to see real-time stats on frontend (admin only)
Temporarily disable filtering to verify it's the cause

How fast is the filter?

0.3-0.8ms per request (cached) or 1.2-2.1ms (uncached). Target is < 2.5ms.

How much memory does it use?

~110KB additional overhead (includes caching system).

Is it safe?

Yes. The plugin understands dependencies, won't break functionality, and has automatic fallbacks.

What about WordPress admin?

Admin always loads all plugins (safe by design). Filtering only happens on frontend pages.

What if plugins break?

The system automatically detects issues and loads all plugins as a fallback. You can also disable filtering temporarily from Settings > Samybaxy's Hyperdrive.

Will it improve my Google ranking?

Yes! Faster pages rank better in Google. Core Web Vitals improvements directly impact SEO.

Screenshots

The main settings page with options to Manage Essential Plugins, Plugin Dependencies, and rebuild cache.

The settings subpage where you can manage your essential plugin list or scan all plugins for heuristics.

The settings subpage where you can manage and map plugin dependencies.

The frontPage with Debug bar displaying plugin filteration data.

GTMetrix score for Dev environment without optimizations for over 124 plugins.

GTMetrix score for Dev environment running Optimization with NitroPack only on WPEngine Host.

GTMetrix score for Dev environment running Optimization with NitroPack and HyperDrive on WPEngine Host.

Changelog

6.0.2 - February 5, 2026

🔗 WordPress 6.5+ Plugin Dependencies Integration

✨ New: Full integration with WordPress 6.5+ WP_Plugin_Dependencies API
✨ New: Native support for Requires Plugins header parsing
✨ New: Circular dependency detection using DFS with three-color marking
✨ New: Proper slug validation matching WordPress.org format
✨ New: Support for wp_plugin_dependencies_slug filter (premium/free plugin swapping)
✨ New: 5-layer dependency detection hierarchy
🔧 Improved: MU-loader now uses database-stored dependency map
🔧 Improved: Automatic dependency map rebuild on plugin changes
🔧 Improved: Version upgrade detection with automatic MU-loader updates
🛡️ Safety: Circular dependency protection prevents infinite loops
🛡️ Safety: Max iteration limit as additional protection

6.0.1 - February 1, 2026

🛒 Checkout & Payment Gateway Fixes

🐛 Fixed: Payment gateways (Stripe, PayPal, etc.) not loading on checkout pages
✨ New: Dynamic payment gateway detection for checkout/cart pages
🔧 Improved: Streamlined checkout plugin loading for better performance
🔧 Improved: Membership plugins now only load on checkout for logged-in users

6.0.0 - January 29, 2026

🚀 Official Rebrand & WordPress.org Submission

⚠️ Breaking: Complete plugin rename from "Turbo Charge" to "Samybaxy's Hyperdrive"
⚠️ Breaking: Slug changed from "turbo-charge" to "samybaxy-hyperdrive"
⚠️ Breaking: All prefixes changed from TC_/tc_ to SHYPDR_/shypdr_ (6-char distinctive prefix)
⚠️ Breaking: MU-loader renamed from tc-mu-loader.php to shypdr-mu-loader.php
✨ New: Extracted inline CSS to separate admin-styles.css file
🔧 Improved: WordPress.org plugin review compliance
🔧 Improved: All database options, transients, and post meta use new prefix
🔧 Improved: All CSS classes use new shypdr- prefix
📝 Note: Fresh installation required - settings from previous versions will not migrate

5.1.0 - December 14, 2025

🧠 Zero-Maintenance Dependency Detection

✨ New: Heuristic Dependency Detection System with 4 intelligent methods
✨ New: WordPress 6.5+ "Requires Plugins" header support
✨ New: Code analysis for class_exists(), defined(), and hook patterns
✨ New: Pattern matching for naming conventions (jet-, woocommerce-, elementor-*)
✨ New: Database storage with automatic rebuild on plugin changes
🔧 Improved: Dependencies admin page with visual statistics dashboard
🔧 Improved: Auto-rebuild triggers on plugin activation/deactivation
🔧 Improved: Debug widget now shows scrollable full plugin lists
🐛 Fixed: Membership plugins now load on shop page for logged-in users
🐛 Fixed: Numeric output escaping in printf() calls
🗑️ Removed: Hardcoded dependency map (replaced with heuristic detection)
✅ Compliance: Complete internationalization (i18n) for WordPress.org
✅ Compliance: WordPress Coding Standards and Plugin Check compatibility

5.0.0 - December 5, 2025

⚡ Intelligent Scanner & Multi-Layer Caching

✨ New: Intelligent Plugin Scanner with heuristic analysis (scores plugins 0-100)
✨ New: Dual-layer caching system (Requirements Cache + Detection Cache)
✨ New: Admin UI for managing essential plugins with visual cards
✨ New: Dynamic essential plugins (replaces static hardcoded whitelist)
✨ New: Requirements cache for O(1) hash lookups
✨ New: Content analyzer with intelligent shortcode/widget detection
✨ New: Filter hooks for developer extensibility (shypdr_essential_plugins, etc.)
✨ New: Automatic cache invalidation on content changes
🚀 Performance: 40-50% faster average filter time
🚀 Performance: 60-75% faster for cached requests (0.3-0.8ms vs 1.2-2.1ms)
🔧 Improved: More accurate essential plugin detection via heuristics
🔧 Improved: Better customization options through admin interface
🐛 Fixed: MU-loader cache early return bug
🐛 Fixed: Plugin scanner robustness with defensive checks

4.0.5 - August 2025

🏭 Production-Ready Stability Release

🐛 Fixed: Removed all error_log statements for production performance
🔧 Improved: Implemented recursion guard pattern for safe filtering
🔧 Improved: Cleaned up temporary debug files and documentation
✅ Stability: Production-ready implementation with comprehensive error handling

4.0.4 - August 2025

🛡️ Hook Filtering Stability

✨ New: Recursion guard mechanism to prevent infinite loops
🔧 Improved: Hook filtering reliability with dual protection
🔧 Improved: Enhanced type validation throughout codebase

4.0.3 - August 2025

🚨 Critical Bug Fix Release

🐛 Fixed: Critical 502 errors caused by infinite recursion in plugin filtering
🐛 Fixed: Array type checking to prevent type errors
🔧 Improved: Error handling with try-catch-finally blocks

4.0.2 - August 2025

🔍 Debug & Monitoring Improvements

✨ New: Elementor diagnostics for widget detection
✨ New: Debug widget for real-time performance monitoring on frontend
🔧 Improved: Admin settings page layout and usability
🔧 Improved: Enhanced performance logging with detailed statistics

4.0.1 - July 2025

🔌 Essential Plugins & Compatibility

✨ New: Critical whitelist for essential plugins (Elementor, JetEngine, etc.)
🐛 Fixed: Jet Menu rendering issues on frontend
🔧 Improved: Enhanced dependency detection for plugin ecosystems

4.0.0 - July 2025

🎉 Initial Public Release

✨ New: Core plugin filtering system with intelligent detection
✨ New: 50+ plugin dependency map covering major ecosystems
✨ New: URL-based detection for WooCommerce, LearnPress, membership pages
✨ New: Content analysis for shortcodes and page builder widgets
✨ New: User role detection for logged-in users and affiliates
✨ New: Recursive dependency resolver algorithm
✨ New: Safety fallbacks to prevent site breakage
✨ New: Admin settings page for configuration

Upgrade Notice

4.0.5

🏭 Production-ready stability release. Recommended for all users on 4.x versions.

5.0.0

⚡ Major architecture update with intelligent plugin scanner and dual-layer caching. Performance improvements of 40-75% on filtering operations.

5.1.0

🧠 Major update with automatic dependency detection! Zero manual maintenance required. Dependencies auto-detected via 4 intelligent methods.

6.0.0

⚠️ BREAKING CHANGE: Complete plugin rename to "Samybaxy's Hyperdrive". Fresh installation required - settings from "Turbo Charge" will not migrate. Please reconfigure after upgrade.

6.0.1

🛒 Fixes payment gateway loading on checkout pages. Recommended update for all WooCommerce users.

Credits

Developed by samybaxy with a focus on performance, safety, and zero configuration.

Special thanks to the WordPress community for their feedback and testing.

Technical Details

Performance

Time Complexity: O(1) detection with cached lookups, O(m) filtering where m = active plugins
Space Complexity: ~110KB memory overhead (includes caching)
Filter Speed: 0.3-0.8ms cached, 1.2-2.1ms uncached
Plugin Reduction: 85-90% on most pages
Speed Improvement: 65-75% faster page loads

Architecture

Heuristic Dependency Detector - Auto-detects plugin dependencies
Intelligent Plugin Scanner - Analyzes and scores all plugins
Dual-Layer Caching - Requirements cache + detection cache
Content Analyzer - Intelligent content scanning with caching
Detection System - URL, content, user role, and default detection
Resolver Algorithm - Queue-based recursive dependency resolution
Safety Layer - Backend detection, validation, and fallbacks

Database Options

All options use shypdr_ prefix:

shypdr_enabled - Enable/disable plugin filtering
shypdr_debug_enabled - Enable/disable debug widget
shypdr_essential_plugins - User-customized essential plugins
shypdr_dependency_map - Auto-detected plugin dependencies
shypdr_plugin_analysis - Cached scanner results
shypdr_url_requirements - Pre-computed URL lookups
shypdr_logs (transient) - Performance logs

WordPress Hooks

plugins_loaded - Initialize core components
admin_menu - Register settings page
admin_init - Register settings fields
option_active_plugins - Filter plugin list before WordPress loads them
wp_enqueue_scripts - Load debug widget CSS/JS
wp_footer - Render debug widget HTML
save_post - Update requirements cache
activated_plugin - Rebuild dependency map
deactivated_plugin - Rebuild dependency map

Filter Hooks for Developers

shypdr_essential_plugins - Override essential plugins
shypdr_dependency_map - Override dependency map
shypdr_url_detected_plugins - Customize URL detection
shypdr_content_detected_plugins - Customize content detection

Support

For support and documentation:

GitHub: https://github.com/samybaxy/samybaxy-hyperdrive
Settings > Samybaxy's Hyperdrive - View performance logs
Enable debug widget for real-time monitoring