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
Navigation-heavy sites
Sites where visitors frequently navigate between pages benefit from immediate feedback. The loader starts on click, not on load.
Single-page applications with traditional navigation
For WordPress sites that feel like SPAs (many internal links), auto-start creates a smoother experience.
Single-page-like navigation
For WordPress sites that want to feel like single-page applications, auto-start creates the illusion of instant navigation. The loader starts immediately on click, making the site feel more responsive and modern.
E-commerce product browsing
When visitors browse through product listings, the auto-start loader provides immediate feedback on each click. This creates a smoother shopping experience and reduces the risk of visitors clicking away.
Multi-page forms
For multi-step forms (e.g., checkout, registration), the auto-start loader shows progress between steps. Visitors see the loader immediately when they click ‘Next’, creating a clear transition between form steps.
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.