I have been trying to optimise my wp_options for the autoloaded setting.
I have noticed 106 entries all starting with “stm_ccb_form_settings_” and then a 4 digit code (which im asuming is the calculator ID) I dont have any of these other calculators in my set-up nor have I ever created them.
Am I safe to remove them? where did they come from?
The entries you’re seeing with “stm_ccb_form_settings_” followed by a 4-digit code are related to calculators imported during the setup process. These are part of the template, and removing them is not recommended. The import of all calculators during installation is the fastest method, and it ensures that the ‘use_template’ functionality works efficiently by duplicating from the saved calculator.
If you were to remove these entries, it would either require a very slow and non-constant import process or involve creating a separate service outside of WordPress to download the template on request. This could be time-consuming as it would involve handling a large amount of data.
Keeping the entries ensures that everything functions as intended and provides a smoother experience. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask!
suppose I don’t need the templates, and I already have the 1 calculator that I need. Would it be an issue for me to remove them, If i’m never going to use the templates feature?
Jamie, did you end up disabling the auto-load? I’m having the same exact problem and I think what the developer meant is that the template install can be skipped by customizing the default scripts, AND that you can remove them from auto-load without any negative implications (because it’s simply sloppy coding on their part). What did you end up doing here? I’m at the same crossroads right now. Approx 100 entries = approx 450 kilobytes
in the end i just deleted the lines from wp_options as I didnt need them as i had no need for the templates. I agree its sloppy as they dont need to be autoloaded. Make sure you check the calculator id number so you dont remove the wrong ones!
“The plugin doesn’t include option to remove those loading from the plugin settings,
Such change can be done by customizing the plugin default scripts”
Is this not somting that can be done by you in an update? I dont see why all the templates need to be autoloaded on everything all the time. There are a signifcant amount of templates the are autoloaded that really dont need to be.
Thank you for your message, and you’re absolutely right! The records in the WP Options do have “auto-load.” I’ve already informed our development team about this, and they will be adding it to our roadmap for a fix.
Please keep an eye on our changelog for updates. As soon as we release a new update, we’ll include all the details about the fix here: Cost Calculator Builder Changelog.
Thanks again for bringing this to our attention, and feel free to reach out if you need anything else!
Great question — yes, in most cases, those specific options can safely be set to autoload = no without affecting core plugin functionality or performance, especially if they’re not needed on every page load.
However, to ensure maximum compatibility and prevent unexpected behavior (especially on high-traffic or complex setups), we’re currently reviewing and testing which of our options can have their autoload flag disabled by default in future releases.
That said, if you’re comfortable making manual adjustments for optimization, it’s generally safe to switch non-critical plugin options to autoload = no. Just make sure to monitor the site for any unexpected issues afterward — and always take a backup beforehand.
We appreciate you bringing this up — we’re taking this feedback seriously and plan to roll out improvements to reduce autoload bloat soon.
Best regards
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