Gunner Technology Async Asset Loader
v0.0.2by gunnertech · updated 14 years ago
A plugin leverages Modernizr to load JavaScript files asynchronously
- Rank
- #39,588
- Up6,591 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 14
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.1K
- 2,139 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Gunner Technology Async Asset Loader at a glance
Gunner Technology Async Asset Loader is a WordPress plugin by gunnertech with 10+ active installs, the #39,588 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. It has no reviews yet. Version 0.0.2 came out on Mar 22, 2012, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.3.2. Among the 2 plugins tagged “modernizr”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 27, 2026, 14 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats22 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Gunner Technology Async Asset Loader |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 14 · +27.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 11 |
Rank over time
#39,588 · up 8,649 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #39,588 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #46,179 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #47,609 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #43,960 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #47,354 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #36,688 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #39,301 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #46,050 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #46,021 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #43,450 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #45,010 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #48,237 |
Growth %
Average +1.87% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +16.67% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -20.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +7.14% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +16.67% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -7.69% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | +18.18% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
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Change log
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Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.0.2
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 3.3.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Feb 24, 2012
- Last updated
- Mar 22, 2012
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Gunner Technology Async Asset Loader
How many websites use Gunner Technology Async Asset Loader?
Gunner Technology Async Asset Loader is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #39,588 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Gunner Technology Async Asset Loader been downloaded?
2,139 times in total since 2012.
When was Gunner Technology Async Asset Loader last updated?
Version 0.0.2 came out on Mar 22, 2012 (14 years ago).
Is Gunner Technology Async Asset Loader compatible with the latest WordPress?
Gunner Technology Async Asset Loader’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.3.2, 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 Gunner Technology Async Asset Loader still maintained?
Its last release was 14 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Gunner Technology Async Asset Loader have?
No one has reviewed Gunner Technology Async Asset Loader on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Gunner Technology Async Asset Loader?
The plugins most like Gunner Technology Async Asset Loader, by the tags they share, are Async JavaScript (60K+), Speculative Loading (60K+) and Hummingbird Performance (70K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 14 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2.1K |
| Author | gunnertech |
| First released | Feb 24, 2012 |
| Version | 0.0.2 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Mar 22, 2012 |
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