Sizzle
Pure JavaScript CSS selector engine, standalone with no dependencies, only 4 KB minified.
About Sizzle
What is Sizzle?
Sizzle is a pure JavaScript CSS selector engine designed to integrate easily into host libraries. It is completely standalone, with no external dependencies, and weighs only 4 KB minified and compressed. It is in fact the selector engine used internally by jQuery.
Use cases
What is Sizzle for?
- A developer building their own JavaScript library who needs an efficient CSS selector engine.
- A project that wants jQuery's selector engine independently without loading the full library.
- A library that needs to select DOM elements with CSS syntax without other dependencies.
Benefits
Main benefits of Sizzle
Only 4 KB minified and compressed: the lightest selector engine available.
No external dependencies: 100% standalone.
The same engine used internally by jQuery.
Easy to integrate into any host library.
Is it for you?
Who should use Sizzle?
Developers building their own JavaScript libraries who need an efficient, lightweight CSS selector engine.
Is Sizzle right for you?
Is Sizzle the right choice for you?
It's a great fit if…
- If you're building a JavaScript library and need a CSS selector engine.
- If you want jQuery's selector engine without loading the full library.
- If you need a selector engine with no external dependencies.
It might not be for you if…
- If you simply want to select DOM elements in a project, where jQuery or native querySelectorAll are more direct.
- If you need a full framework, as Sizzle is a purpose-specific tool.
Installation
How to install Sizzle on your hosting
Open your hosting panel
Log into your miHosting professional hosting panel and open Softaculous, the application installer included with every plan.
Find Sizzle
Integrated into JavaScript projects as a selector engine dependency. Softaculous allows deploying the files to the hosting.
Configure and go live
Choose the domain, language and admin details. Softaculous creates the database automatically and your install is ready in minutes.
Recommended hosting
Why install Sizzle on miHosting
miHosting's professional shared hosting includes Softaculous, PHP and databases already configured, NVMe storage with no artificial limits, free SSL and real technical support if you need help during installation or maintenance of Sizzle.
Choose your plan
Install Sizzle today
Choose the professional hosting plan that best fits your Sizzle project, or try it risk-free with the free plan.
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Frequently asked questions about Sizzle
Is Sizzle the selector engine used by jQuery?
Yes, jQuery uses Sizzle as its internal CSS selector engine, though Sizzle is also available independently.
How much does Sizzle weigh?
Only 4 KB minified and compressed, making it the most compact JavaScript selector engine available.
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