AjaxPress is a lightweight WordPress plugin that transforms your website with smooth Ajax-powered navigation. At just 14kb, it delivers instant page transitions without the bloat. Here's how to get started.
Method 1: Install from WordPress.org (Recommended)
Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard
Navigate to Plugins → Add New
Search for "AjaxPress" in the search bar
Click Install Now on the AjaxPress plugin
Once installed, click Activate
Method 2: Manual Installation via ZIP Upload
Download the AjaxPress plugin ZIP file
Go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin
Click Choose File and select the downloaded ZIP
Click Install Now
After installation completes, click Activate Plugin
Method 3: FTP Upload
Download and extract the AjaxPress ZIP file
Connect to your server via FTP
Upload the
ajaxpressfolder to/wp-content/plugins/Go to Plugins in your WordPress dashboard
Find AjaxPress and click Activate
Initial Configuration
After activation:
Navigate to Settings → AjaxPress
The plugin works out of the box with default settings
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Optionally configure:
Container Selector: Define your main content area (default works for most themes)
Exclude URLs: Skip specific pages from Ajax loading
Preserve Elements: Keep elements like audio players persistent during navigation
Verify Installation
Click any internal link on your site. If the page loads smoothly without a full browser refresh, AjaxPress is working correctly.
Troubleshooting
If Ajax navigation isn't working:
Check for JavaScript errors in browser console (F12)
Ensure your theme has proper container structure
Verify no plugin conflicts exist by temporarily deactivating other plugins
Confirm the container selector matches your theme's content wrapper
What's Next?
Once installed, explore the settings panel to customize transitions, exclude specific pages, or set up the Persistent Audio Player feature for uninterrupted media playback across page navigation.
AjaxPress — Fast, lightweight Ajax navigation built on user feedback.