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Here’s a breakdown of Ajax Load More Pro 1.2.25 — Infinite Scroll WordPress Plugin: what it does, strengths, limitations, and what to check if you’re thinking of using it.
✅ What It Is / Key Features
Ajax Load More is a plugin that lets you implement lazy-loading or infinite scroll functionality for content on WordPress sites (posts, custom post types, WooCommerce products, etc.). The Pro version add-a bundle gives access to lots of premium add-ons. Connekt+4Connekt+4ajaxloadmore.com+4
Some of its main features:
| Feature | What It Allows You To Do |
|---|---|
| Shortcode Builder | Build custom Ajax Load More shortcodes by setting query parameters (post type, taxonomy, category, tags, author, date, etc.). Then insert via editor or theme. WordPress.org+1 |
| Repeater Templates | Customize how loaded items are displayed via templates (like grid, list, masonry) so the infinite scroll content matches your site design. ajaxloadmore.com+1 |
| Multiple Instances | You can place more than one infinite scroll / load more section on a page. ajaxloadmore.com+1 |
| Ajax Filtering | Filters can update the loaded content without full page reload. WordPress.org+2gpl.coffee+2 |
| WooCommerce Add-on | Infinite scroll (or “Load More”) for WooCommerce product archives / shop pages / product search. Connekt+2Connekt+2 |
| Elementor Add-on | Integrates with Elementor Posts / Loop Grid / WooCommerce widgets so you can use infinite scroll in Elementor-designed layouts. Connekt+1 |
| Preloaded Content | Optionally preload initial set of posts on the server side before using AJAX for the rest; helps performance & perceived load. Connekt+1 |
| SEO / Paging URLs | Some add-ons allow URLs to be rewritten / proper paging so that content loaded via infinite scroll is still navigable / shareable / crawled properly. Connekt+1 |
⚠ What “Pro 1.2.25” Version Means / Caveats
- “1.2.25” is just a version in some distributions. The official latest version of Ajax Load More (core) is higher—for example around 7.x at present (as of mid-2025) in the plugin directory. Connekt+2ajaxloadmore.com+2
- The Pro bundle gives “all current and future add-ons” but you must check whether your version includes all the latest ones and whether the Pro bundle is kept updated. Connekt+1
- Some “Pro version” copies (especially from non-official / GPL clubs) may be outdated / unsupported / insecure. If using an unofficial source, risks include lack of updates, compatibility issues, or potential security issues.
👍 Pros
- Very flexible: you can target many types of content, custom queries, filters, etc.
- Good extensions: for WooCommerce, Elementor etc., which helps in modern WP setups.
- Better user-experience: infinite scroll / load more tends to keep users engaged, reduce page reloads.
- Performance options: preloading, caching etc. can reduce server load and improve speed.
👎 Cons / What To Watch Out For
- Infinite scroll can hurt SEO / usability if pagination / URLs are not handled properly. Users may not be able to easily link to “page 3” of content if everything is loaded dynamically.
- On slow servers, many AJAX requests may still create load or lag, especially if there are large numbers of posts or heavy queries.
- With complex layouts (masonry grids, images, ACF repeater fields etc.), styling and layout shifting (e.g., Cumulative Layout Shift) can occur. Needs careful loading and CSS handling.
- Potential for conflicts with themes / other plugins that also modify how queries / archives / pagination work.
- Depends on getting updates & support especially if you rely on add-ons.
🔍 Things to Check Before Using
If you decide to use Ajax Load More Pro 1.2.25, here are things to verify:
- Is it compatible with your WordPress version, theme, PHP version?
- Are all the needed add-ons included (WooCommerce, Elementor, Filtering, SEO, Preloaded, etc.) in your Pro copy?
- How does it handle URLs / paging if someone wants to link to a deep scroll point?
- How’s the performance on your hosting? Test with lots of content. Enable caching and preloading if possible.
- Check whether support / updates are available (official licensing), so that future theme / WP core updates don’t break things.
If you like, I can try to see the recent user feedback / problems specifically for version 1.2.25 to see whether people have reported issues, so you can better decide. Do you want me to do that?
