[Resolved] Functions.php vs Hooks Element

[docdanijb]

Is there any difference in site loading speed / resource hogging etc. in regards to:

1. Adding code through functions.php

vs

1. activating Elements in GP
2. Adding code through Elements

In addition; will the code only load on the relevant page (if Display rules/Location is set)?

Thanks!

Yours,
Daniel

[David]

Hi there,

if there is any difference it would be negligible.
Yes, the code is wrapped within a conditional so will only be added if that applies.

[docdanijb]

So, as I read that; it’s in other words better to use conditions for specific functions, than to add it general in functions.php

[David]

Yes, unless you’re looking to add a function, script or other content across your entire site then conditionals are required. Elements makes this so much easier to do.

You can of course include conditionals in your own functions:

https://codex.wordpress.org/Conditional_Tags

[docdanijb]

Thanks, appreciate it!

[David]

You’re welcome

[Author]

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