Head.WP
v2.0.3by kylereicks · updated 12 years ago
Head.js is a script to asynchronously load and manage dependencies of javascript and CSS assets.
- Rank
- #41,879
- Up3,402 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 14
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.9K
- 2,910 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Head.WP at a glance
Head.WP is a WordPress plugin by kylereicks with 10+ active installs, the #41,879 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 2.0.3 came out on Feb 18, 2014, more than 12 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.7.41. Among the 4 plugins tagged “headjs”, it ranks #4. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats35 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Head.WP |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 14 · -12.5% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 16 |
Rank over time
#41,879 · down 6,130 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | #41,879 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #45,281 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #47,637 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #44,010 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #43,896 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #43,413 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #35,749 |
Growth %
Average -1.11% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -7.69% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -13.33% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -6.25% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| 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+ |
Search rankings
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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.
- v2.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.0.3
- Requires WordPress
- 3.2
- Tested up to
- 3.7.41
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Apr 21, 2013
- Last updated
- Feb 18, 2014
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Head.WP
How many websites use Head.WP?
Head.WP 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 #41,879 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Head.WP been downloaded?
2,910 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Head.WP last updated?
Version 2.0.3 came out on Feb 18, 2014 (12 years ago).
Is Head.WP compatible with the latest WordPress?
Head.WP’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 Head.WP still maintained?
Its last release was 12 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Head.WP have?
No one has reviewed Head.WP on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Head.WP?
The plugins most like Head.WP, by the tags they share, are Asynchronous Javascript (100+), Async JavaScript (60K+) and Speculative Loading (70K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 14 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2.9K |
| Author | kylereicks |
| First released | Apr 21, 2013 |
| Version | 2.0.3 |
| Requires WP | 3.2 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Feb 18, 2014 |
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