Custom Javascript Inserter
v1.0by Ray Waheed · updated 10 years ago
Simple and lightweight plugin for inserting custom javascript code for specific posts or pages.
- Rank
- #17,763
- Down68 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 84
- 80+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 5.9K
- 5,908 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Custom Javascript Inserter at a glance
Custom Javascript Inserter is a WordPress plugin by Ray Waheed with 80+ active installs, the #17,763 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 33% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.0 came out on Feb 13, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.4.34. Among the 5 plugins tagged “custom javascript”, it ranks #4. It was first released in 2016.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats66 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Custom Javascript Inserter |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 4 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 84 · -3.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 84 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 84 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 84 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 85 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 85 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 84 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 86 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 86 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 86 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 86 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 85 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 87 |
Rank over time
#17,763 · down 149 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | #17,763 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #17,695 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #17,751 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #17,703 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #17,708 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #17,798 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #17,572 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #17,578 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #17,556 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #17,556 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #17,604 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #17,614 |
Growth %
Average -0.29% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -1.18% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +1.19% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -2.33% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +1.18% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.30% |
Active installs band
80+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 80+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
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Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0.1
- Tested up to
- 4.4.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jan 15, 2016
- Last updated
- Feb 13, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Custom Javascript Inserter
How many websites use Custom Javascript Inserter?
Custom Javascript Inserter is active on 80+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #17,763 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Custom Javascript Inserter been downloaded?
5,908 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Custom Javascript Inserter last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Feb 13, 2016 (10 years ago).
Is Custom Javascript Inserter compatible with the latest WordPress?
Custom Javascript Inserter’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.4.34, 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 Custom Javascript Inserter still maintained?
Its last release was 10 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Custom Javascript Inserter have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Custom Javascript Inserter?
The plugins most like Custom Javascript Inserter, by the tags they share, are Custom CSS and JavaScript (10K+), CM Header and Footer (1K+) and Smart JavaScript Auto Loader (300+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 84 |
| Reported installs | 80+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 5.9K |
| Author | Ray Waheed |
| First released | Jan 15, 2016 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.0.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Feb 13, 2016 |
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