PerformerJS
v1.0.5by Chris Taylor · updated 11 years ago
PerformerJS allows you to add really cool effects and features to your website by doing some simple editing of the HTML code in your pages.
- Rank
- #38,672
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 14
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 5.6K
- 5,559 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
PerformerJS at a glance
PerformerJS is a WordPress plugin by Chris Taylor with 10+ active installs, the #38,672 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.0.5 came out on Apr 20, 2015, more than 11 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.2.39. Among the 9 plugins tagged “interaction”, it ranks #7. It was first released in 2009.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats34 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | PerformerJS |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 14 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 14 |
Rank over time
#38,672 · up 3,581 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #38,672 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #45,443 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #46,509 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #37,701 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #47,909 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #44,398 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #44,411 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #46,570 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #36,359 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #42,253 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +4.17% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -20.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +36.36% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -15.38% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -20.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +15.38% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -7.14% |
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
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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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.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.5
- Requires WordPress
- 2.7
- Tested up to
- 4.2.39
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Dec 8, 2009
- Last updated
- Apr 20, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about PerformerJS
How many websites use PerformerJS?
PerformerJS 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 #38,672 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has PerformerJS been downloaded?
5,559 times in total since 2009. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was PerformerJS last updated?
Version 1.0.5 came out on Apr 20, 2015 (11 years ago).
Is PerformerJS compatible with the latest WordPress?
PerformerJS’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.2.39, 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 PerformerJS still maintained?
Its last release was 11 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does PerformerJS have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to PerformerJS?
The plugins most like PerformerJS, by the tags they share, are Raw HTML (10K+), WP Super Minify • Minify, Compress and Cache HTML, CSS & JavaScript (8K+) and Minify HTML (10K+). 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 | ≈ 14 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 5.6K |
| Author | Chris Taylor |
| First released | Dec 8, 2009 |
| Version | 1.0.5 |
| Requires WP | 2.7 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Apr 20, 2015 |
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