WordPress Plugins

Strip the bloat.
Keep the function.

Most WordPress plugins ship megabytes of code you'll never use. Ours do one thing exceptionally well—in under 75KB.

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typical-plugin.php
// 47 dependencies loaded...
// 2.3MB of JavaScript...
// 156 database queries...
require 'bloat.php';
require 'more-bloat.php';
require 'why-is-this-here.php';
2.3 MB
rational-cleanup.php
// Zero dependencies
// No JavaScript required
// 1 database query
remove_action('wp_head', ...);
add_filter('secure', true);
// Done.
45 KB
Philosophy

The rational approach to WordPress

Every feature earns its place. Every line of code justifies its existence.

Lightweight

Under 75KB for most plugins. No jQuery dependencies. No bloated frameworks. Just clean PHP that does its job.

Focused

Each plugin solves one problem completely. No feature creep. No settings pages with 200 checkboxes.

Performant

Your site loads faster with our plugins than without. That's not marketing—it's measurable.

Roadmap

What's Coming Next

Plugins and tools currently in our pipeline.

In Review

RationalRedirects

Simple, fast URL redirects with regex support and automatic slug change tracking.

In Development

RationalForms

Privacy-first contact forms with zero bloat.

In Development

RationalEvents

Lightweight event management for WordPress.

Why Different

Rational vs. Bloated

See how our approach differs from the industry standard.

  • Single purpose, laser-focused
  • Under 75KB for most plugins
  • Zero unnecessary dependencies
  • Clean, auditable code
  • Improves site performance
  • Kitchen sink with 100+ features
  • Megabytes of unused code
  • Dozens of external libraries
  • Complex, tangled codebase
  • Slows down your entire site

Ready for cleaner WordPress?

Start with Cleanup—our flagship plugin. Free, open source, and under 75KB.

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