What Is this feature?
This feature is part of the Laser Loader system in Classic Monks. It modifies how the laser-style progress bar behaves or appears on your site. The Laser Loader must be enabled first (see Laser Loader).
Why You Need It
Customizing the laser loader behavior allows you to:
- Match the loader to your site’s design (color, animation, speed)
- Optimize the loader for different devices (desktop vs mobile)
- Create a more professional or branded loading experience
How to Configure this Feature
Step 1: Enable Laser Loader
First, enable the Laser Loader master toggle in the Laser Loader subtab.
Step 2: Navigate to Settings
Click into the Classic Monks plugin settings, then the Interface tab, Laser Loader subtab.
Step 3: Enable the Feature
Toggle on this feature.
Step 4: Save Changes
Click Save Changes.
Step 5: Test
Visit the frontend and navigate between pages. Verify the laser loader behavior matches your configuration.
Configuration Options
| Option | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
| This feature | Master toggle. | Off |
What Gets Affected
- The laser loader behavior: modified per this feature
- The page load: unchanged (visual only)
- The user experience: modified for the configured context
What Does NOT Get Affected
- The actual page load time: unchanged
- The page content: unchanged
- The search engine indexing: unchanged
Common Use Cases
Infinite scroll sites
When a visitor scrolls to load more posts, the laser loader shows that new content is being fetched.
AJAX-powered forms
For forms that submit via AJAX (e.g., newsletter signup, contact form), the laser loader shows that the submission is processing.
E-commerce product filtering
When visitors filter products by category, price, or attribute, the laser loader shows that the filter is processing. This prevents the perception that the filter ‘broke’ and gives visitors confidence that new products are loading.
Live search results
For sites with live search (searching as you type), the laser loader provides visual feedback during the search query. Visitors see the loader while results are being fetched, reducing the anxiety of ‘did the search work?’.
Comment submission
When a visitor submits a comment via AJAX (common in modern themes), the laser loader shows that the submission is processing. This prevents double-submissions and provides clear feedback.
Troubleshooting
The feature is not taking effect
Cause: The Laser Loader master toggle is not enabled, or a page caching plugin is serving old content.
Fix: Verify both toggles are on. Clear all caching layers.
The laser loader shows on pages where it shouldn’t
Cause: The laser loader is showing on all pages by default.
Fix: Use the cm_laser_loader_excluded_pages filter to exclude specific pages.