Async JS and CSS
v1.7.13by dmikam · updated 9 years ago
Converts render-blocking CSS and JS files into NON-render-blocking, improving performance of web page.
- Rank
- #8,028
- Down11 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 713
- 700+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 115.1K
- 115,112 all-time
- Rating
- 4.2/5
- 51 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Async JS and CSS at a glance
Async JS and CSS is a WordPress plugin by dmikam with 700+ active installs, the #8,028 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 7 times, 10% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.2 out of 5 from 51 reviews. Version 1.7.13 came out on Nov 28, 2017, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.7.41. It leads the 6 plugins tagged “asynchronous”. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats153 downloads · the last 30 days
View as table
| Date | Async JS and CSS |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 9 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 713 · -0.4% in the last 30 days
View as table
| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 713 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 715 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 716 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 716 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 718 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 718 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 718 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 716 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 716 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 717 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 715 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 717 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 716 |
Rank over time
#8,028 · up 5 in the last 30 days
View as table
| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #8,028 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #8,017 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #8,018 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #8,010 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #8,009 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #8,005 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #7,998 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #7,999 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #8,016 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #8,010 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #8,012 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #8,032 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #8,034 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #8,033 |
Growth %
Average -0.03% a day in the last 30 days
View as table
| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.28% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.14% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.28% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.28% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.14% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.28% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.28% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | +0.14% |
Active installs band
700+ on WordPress.org
View as table
| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 700+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 700+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 700+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 700+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 700+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 700+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
See where Async JS and CSS ranks in search
Track this plugin to check its position for the searches you choose, daily, with an alert when it moves.
Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.7100%
Rating trend
4.2★★★★★51 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.7.13
- Requires WordPress
- 2.6
- Tested up to
- 3.7.41
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Aug 25, 2013
- Last updated
- Nov 28, 2017
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Async JS and CSS
How many websites use Async JS and CSS?
Async JS and CSS is active on 700+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #8,028 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Async JS and CSS been downloaded?
115,112 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 7 times. See download stats
When was Async JS and CSS last updated?
Version 1.7.13 came out on Nov 28, 2017 (8 years ago).
Is Async JS and CSS compatible with the latest WordPress?
Async JS and CSS’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.7.41, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Async JS and CSS still maintained?
Its last release was 8 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Async JS and CSS have?
4.2 out of 5 from 51 reviews on WordPress.org. 71% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Async JS and CSS?
The plugins most like Async JS and CSS, by the tags they share, are Async JavaScript (60K+), Custom CSS/JS (700+) and Specific CSS/JS for Posts and Pages (300+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.2
★★★★★
51 reviews
- 5 stars: 36 reviews, 71%
- 4 stars: 3 reviews, 6%
- 3 stars: 3 reviews, 6%
- 2 stars: 2 reviews, 4%
- 1 stars: 7 reviews, 14%
- Positive
- 76%4–5★
- Mixed
- 6%3★
- Critical
- 18%1–2★
- About 7 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.3.
- Each new 1★ review takes 4 five-star reviews to balance out.
Compare with competitors
Add up to 1 competitor. No account needed.
| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 713 |
| Reported installs | 700+ |
| Rating | 4.2 |
| Reviews | 51 |
| Total downloads | 115.1K |
| Author | dmikam |
| First released | Aug 25, 2013 |
| Version | 1.7.13 |
| Requires WP | 2.6 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 28, 2017 |
Alternatives to Async JS and CSS
Compare all alternativesPopular plugins with the same tags, the most in common first.
Async JavaScript
by David Clough
Async Javascript lets you add 'async' or 'defer' attribute to scripts to exclude to help increase the performance of your WordPress website.
- Rank
- #621
- Installs
- 60K+
- 4.7
Custom CSS/JS
by johnibom
WP Custom CSS JS plugin allows you to add any HTML, CSS, Javascript, jQuery or Tracking Pixel easily on your wordpress site right from your dashboard.
- Rank
- #7,850
- Installs
- 700+
- 5.0
Specific CSS/JS for Posts and Pages
by techtastico
With Specific CSS/JS for Posts and Pages you can add CSS or JavaScript files to a specific page or post.
- Rank
- #10,181
- Installs
- 300+
- 5.0
CSS & JavaScript Toolbox
by wipeoutmedia
Add CSS, JavaScript, PHP and HTML code snippets to your site.
- Rank
- #2,135
- Installs
- 10K+
- 4.8
Custom CSS and JavaScript
by WP Zone
Easily add custom CSS and JavaScript code to your WordPress site, with draft previewing, revisions, and minification!
- Rank
- #1,976
- Installs
- 10K+
- 4.7
WP Super Minify • Minify, Compress and Cache HTML, CSS & JavaScript
by Dipak Gajjar
A lightweight plugin that automatically minifies, compresses, and caches HTML, CSS, and JavaScript on demand to improve your website’s load speed.
- Rank
- #2,325
- Installs
- 8K+
- 4.1
Side by side:Async JS and CSS vs Async JavaScriptAsync JS and CSS vs Custom CSS/JSAsync JS and CSS vs Specific CSS/JS for Posts and Pages
More by dmikam
See everything by dmikamOther plugins from this author in our catalog.
