Restore jQuery
v1.0by silverks · updated 14 years ago
Restore the loaded jQuery library to the version bundled with WordPress.
- Rank
- #21,735
- Down209 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 46
- 40+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 11.4K
- 11,415 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Restore jQuery at a glance
Restore jQuery is a WordPress plugin by silverks with 40+ active installs, the #21,735 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 20% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.0 came out on Apr 2, 2012, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.3.2. Among the 2 plugins tagged “revert”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats70 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Restore jQuery |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 46 · -4.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 47 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 46 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 46 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 46 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 47 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 46 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 48 |
Rank over time
#21,735 · down 222 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #21,735 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #21,526 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #21,579 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #21,444 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #21,471 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #21,507 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #21,501 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #21,449 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #21,490 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #21,596 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #21,477 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #21,590 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #21,513 |
Growth %
Average -0.35% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -1.06% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +2.17% |
| 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 | -2.13% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +2.17% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -4.17% |
Active installs band
40+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 40+ |
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.
- 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
- Tested up to
- 3.3.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Apr 2, 2012
- Last updated
- Apr 2, 2012
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Restore jQuery
How many websites use Restore jQuery?
Restore jQuery is active on 40+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #21,735 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Restore jQuery been downloaded?
11,415 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Restore jQuery last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Apr 2, 2012 (14 years ago).
Is Restore jQuery compatible with the latest WordPress?
Restore jQuery’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 Restore jQuery 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 Restore jQuery have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Restore jQuery?
The plugins most like Restore jQuery, by the tags they share, are jQuery Updater (20K+), Backuply (600K+) and BackWPup (400K+). 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 | ≈ 46 |
| Reported installs | 40+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 11.4K |
| Author | silverks |
| First released | Apr 2, 2012 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Apr 2, 2012 |
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