Smart JavaScript Auto Loader
v5.0.3by Peter Raschendorfer · updated 2 years ago
Load JavaScript files without coding
- Rank
- #10,026
- Down5 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 367
- 300+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 25.2K
- 25,196 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 8 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Smart JavaScript Auto Loader at a glance
Smart JavaScript Auto Loader is a WordPress plugin by Peter Raschendorfer with 300+ active installs, the #10,026 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times, 33% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews. Version 5.0.3 came out on Apr 17, 2024, more than 2 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.3.14. It leads the 3 plugins tagged “wp_enqueue_script”. 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 stats115 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Smart JavaScript Auto Loader |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 4 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 367 · -4.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 367 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 366 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 367 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 367 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 367 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 367 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 367 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 367 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 366 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 367 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 367 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 386 |
Rank over time
#10,026 · up 2 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #10,026 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #10,021 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #10,010 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #10,006 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #10,008 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #10,015 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #10,006 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #10,004 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #10,001 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #10,026 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #10,025 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #10,046 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #10,028 |
Growth %
Average -0.42% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.27% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.14% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.27% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.27% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -4.92% |
Active installs band
300+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 300+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #10046 → #10006
- Tested up to 6.3.13 → 6.3.14
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v5.081%
- v419%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★8 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 5.0.3
- Requires WordPress
- 4.0
- Tested up to
- 6.3.14
- Requires PHP
- 5.4
- First released
- Sep 13, 2013
- Last updated
- Apr 17, 2024
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Smart JavaScript Auto Loader
How many websites use Smart JavaScript Auto Loader?
Smart JavaScript Auto Loader is active on 300+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #10,026 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Smart JavaScript Auto Loader been downloaded?
25,196 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times. See download stats
When was Smart JavaScript Auto Loader last updated?
Version 5.0.3 came out on Apr 17, 2024 (2 years ago).
Is Smart JavaScript Auto Loader compatible with the latest WordPress?
Smart JavaScript Auto Loader’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.3.14, 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 Smart JavaScript Auto Loader still maintained?
Its last release was 2 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Smart JavaScript Auto Loader have?
5.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Smart JavaScript Auto Loader?
The plugins most like Smart JavaScript Auto Loader, by the tags they share, are Speculative Loading (70K+), Async JavaScript (60K+) and CSS & JavaScript Toolbox (10K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
8 reviews
- 5 stars: 8 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 | ≈ 367 |
| Reported installs | 300+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 8 |
| Total downloads | 25.2K |
| Author | Peter Raschendorfer |
| First released | Sep 13, 2013 |
| Version | 5.0.3 |
| Requires WP | 4.0 |
| Requires PHP | 5.4 |
| Last updated | Apr 17, 2024 |
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