Scalpel Source Code Cleaner is a WordPress plugin designed to deactivate most default libraries from your WordPress website.
As of April 2026, Scalpel Source Code Cleaner is a WordPress emojis plugin with 0 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 279 times in total. Requires WordPress 4.0+ and PHP 7.0+. Available on WordPress.org since 2025. Top alternative: Disable Emojis (GDPR friendly).
Scalpel Source Code Cleaner simplifies your WordPress site by disabling several default features that may not be necessary for all users. By deactivating Gutenberg, the plugin reverts the editor to the classic TinyMCE, providing a more streamlined and traditional editing experience. Additionally, it removes inline styles, emojis, and media element libraries to clean up the source code, which can lead to improved performance and page speed.
Upon activation, Scalpel Source Code Cleaner will automatically disable the following functionalities:
It also provides additional CSS to style video elements appropriately. Ensure that your content does not depend on Gutenberg before d…
| WordPress | 4.0+ requiredTested up to 6.8.5 |
| PHP | 7.0+ required |
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