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
Multilingual sites
For sites that serve RTL languages, the laser loader should match the reading direction. RTL support ensures the progress bar moves correctly.
Middle Eastern markets
Sites targeting Middle Eastern markets need RTL support for the loading experience to feel natural.
Multilingual WordPress sites
WordPress sites that serve multiple languages (via WPML, Polylang, etc.) need RTL support for Arabic, Hebrew, and Persian visitors. The laser loader direction should match the reading direction for a natural experience.
Middle Eastern e-commerce
E-commerce sites targeting Middle Eastern markets need RTL support throughout, including the loading experience. An RTL laser loader ensures the progress bar moves in the direction that RTL readers expect.
International organizations
Organizations with global audiences need RTL support to serve all users equally. The laser loader RTL option ensures the loading experience is consistent across all language versions of the site.
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.