=== SPP Emoji Bloat Remover ===
Contributors: simpliplugin
Tags: emoji, performance, disable, optimization, speed
Requires at least: 5.8
Tested up to: 7.0
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.0.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Remove WordPress emoji scripts, styles, and DNS prefetch bloat. Zero configuration — activate and go faster.

== Description ==

WordPress loads emoji detection JavaScript, inline styles, and DNS prefetch hints on every page — even when your site never uses them. **SPP Emoji Bloat Remover** strips that overhead with a single activation. No settings screen, no database options.

Part of the [SimpliPlugin](https://simpliplugin.com/) performance plugin family.

= What it removes =

* Emoji detection script from the front end and admin (`wp-emoji-release.min.js`)
* Emoji inline styles (legacy and WordPress 6.4+ `wp_enqueue_emoji_styles`)
* DNS prefetch hints pointing to `s.w.org` emoji CDN
* The `wpemoji` TinyMCE editor plugin
* Emoji staticization in RSS feeds and outgoing email

= What still works =

Emojis display normally in modern browsers with built-in support. Text emoticons like `:)` continue to work. This plugin only removes the extra code WordPress adds for very old browsers.

= Performance & privacy =

Fewer HTTP requests and less JavaScript on every page load. Removing DNS prefetch to WordPress.org's emoji CDN also reduces unnecessary external connections.

= Requirements =

* PHP 7.4+
* WordPress 5.8+

== Installation ==

1. Upload the `spp-emoji-bloat-remover` folder to `/wp-content/plugins/`, or install via the WordPress plugin installer.
2. Activate the plugin through the **Plugins** screen in WordPress.
3. Done! Emoji bloat is automatically removed.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Will this break emojis on my site? =

No. Modern browsers have built-in emoji support. This plugin removes only the legacy fallback scripts and styles WordPress adds.

= Will emoticons still work? =

Yes. Text-based emoticons like `:)` and `:D` continue to work as expected.

= Do I need to configure anything? =

No. Activate the plugin and emoji bloat is removed immediately.

= Does this plugin store any data? =

No. There are no settings, options, or external requests.

== Screenshots ==

1. Plugin active on the Plugins screen — zero configuration required.

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release.
* Remove emoji detection scripts from front end and admin.
* Remove emoji styles including WordPress 6.4+ enqueue hooks.
* Remove emoji DNS prefetch hints and TinyMCE wpemoji plugin.
* Remove emoji staticization from RSS feeds and email.

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.0 =
Initial release of SPP Emoji Bloat Remover.
