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Asynchronous Javascript

v1.3.5

by Paris Holley · updated 13 years ago

Improve page load performance by asynchronously loading javascript using head.js

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Rank
#13,680
Up3 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 160
100+ reported · High
Total downloads
37K
36,979 all-time
Rating
3.7/5
9 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +7.7% (30d)·Toward 200+ · ETA unknown

Asynchronous Javascript at a glance

Asynchronous Javascript is a WordPress plugin by Paris Holley with 100+ active installs, the #13,680 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 8 times, 8% more than the month before. It’s rated 3.7 out of 5 from 9 reviews. Version 1.3.5 came out on Nov 2, 2013, more than 13 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.5.2. Among the 6 plugins tagged “asynchronous”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2013.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

186 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Asynchronous Javascript Compare series
Downloads over time: 25 days across 1 series.510Oct 9Oct 13Oct 17Oct 21Oct 25Oct 29Nov 2
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DateAsynchronous Javascript
Nov 2, 202610
Nov 1, 202613
Oct 31, 20269
Oct 30, 20267
Oct 29, 20267
Oct 28, 20267
Oct 27, 20268
Oct 26, 202610
Oct 25, 20269
Oct 24, 20268
Oct 23, 20267
Oct 22, 20264
Oct 21, 20265
Oct 20, 20264
Oct 19, 20267
Oct 18, 20265
Oct 17, 20265
Oct 16, 20266
Oct 15, 20265
Oct 14, 202610
Oct 13, 20268
Oct 12, 20266
Oct 11, 20268
Oct 10, 20269
Oct 9, 20269

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 160 · -0.6% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.159160161Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 2026160
Nov 7, 2026159
Nov 5, 2026160
Nov 4, 2026159
Nov 3, 2026159
Nov 2, 2026159
Nov 1, 2026159
Oct 31, 2026160
Oct 30, 2026160
Oct 29, 2026160
Oct 28, 2026160
Oct 27, 2026161

Rank over time

#13,680 · up 15 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 13 days across 1 series.#13.7K#13.7K#13.7K#13.7KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#13,680
Nov 7, 2026#13,683
Nov 6, 2026#13,665
Nov 5, 2026#13,666
Nov 4, 2026#13,725
Nov 3, 2026#13,698
Nov 2, 2026#13,703
Nov 1, 2026#13,708
Oct 31, 2026#13,662
Oct 30, 2026#13,668
Oct 29, 2026#13,673
Oct 28, 2026#13,696
Oct 27, 2026#13,695

Growth %

Average -0.05% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-0.5%0%0.5%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 2026+0.63%
Nov 7, 2026-0.31%
Nov 5, 2026+0.63%
Nov 4, 20260.00%
Nov 3, 20260.00%
Nov 2, 20260.00%
Nov 1, 2026-0.63%
Oct 31, 20260.00%
Oct 30, 20260.00%
Oct 29, 20260.00%
Oct 28, 2026-0.62%

Active installs band

100+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 13 days across 1 series.95100105Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026100+
Nov 7, 2026100+
Nov 6, 2026100+
Nov 5, 2026100+
Nov 4, 2026100+
Nov 3, 2026100+
Nov 2, 2026100+
Nov 1, 2026100+
Oct 31, 2026100+
Oct 30, 2026100+
Oct 29, 2026100+
Oct 28, 2026100+
Oct 27, 2026100+

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Change log

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Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v1.3100%

Rating trend

3.7★★★★★9 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.3.5
Requires WordPress
3.5
Tested up to
3.5.2
Requires PHP
–
First released
Jan 18, 2013
Last updated
Nov 2, 2013
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Asynchronous Javascript

How many websites use Asynchronous Javascript?

Asynchronous Javascript is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #13,680 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Asynchronous Javascript been downloaded?

36,979 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 8 times. See download stats

When was Asynchronous Javascript last updated?

Version 1.3.5 came out on Nov 2, 2013 (13 years ago).

Is Asynchronous Javascript compatible with the latest WordPress?

Asynchronous Javascript’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, 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 Asynchronous Javascript still maintained?

Its last release was 13 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Asynchronous Javascript have?

3.7 out of 5 from 9 reviews on WordPress.org. 56% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to Asynchronous Javascript?

The plugins most like Asynchronous Javascript, by the tags they share, are Async JavaScript (60K+), CSS & JavaScript Toolbox (10K+) and Custom CSS and JavaScript (10K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

3.7

★★★★★

9 reviews

  • 5 stars: 5 reviews, 56%
  • 4 stars: 1 reviews, 11%
  • 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 2 stars: 1 reviews, 11%
  • 1 stars: 2 reviews, 22%
Positive
67%4–5★
Mixed
0%3★
Critical
33%1–2★
  • About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.8.
  • Each new 1★ review takes 2 five-star reviews to balance out.

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Asynchronous Javascript
Estimated installs≈ 160
Reported installs100+
Rating3.7
Reviews9
Total downloads37K
AuthorParis Holley
First releasedJan 18, 2013
Version1.3.5
Requires WP3.5
Requires PHP–
Last updatedNov 2, 2013

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