WP Javascript Detect
v1.0by Daddydesign · updated 15 years ago
This plugin will display a warning message if the browser's Javascript is disabled. No set up is required, just install and activate.
- Rank
- #24,122
- Down63 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 34
- 30+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 6K
- 6,019 all-time
- Rating
- 4.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP Javascript Detect at a glance
WP Javascript Detect is a WordPress plugin by Daddydesign with 30+ active installs, the #24,122 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 4.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.0 came out on Apr 20, 2011, more than 15 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.0.5. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “javascript error”. It was first released in 2010.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats66 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP Javascript Detect |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 8 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 34 · -8.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 33 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 33 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 37 |
Rank over time
#24,122 · down 734 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #24,122 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #24,059 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #24,534 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #24,464 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #24,183 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #24,293 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #24,227 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #24,331 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #23,763 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #23,860 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #23,517 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #23,507 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #23,388 |
Growth %
Average -0.70% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +1.51% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -2.94% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +3.03% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -5.71% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +2.94% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -2.86% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -5.41% |
Active installs band
30+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 30+ |
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
4.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 2.8
- Tested up to
- 3.0.5
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jul 30, 2010
- Last updated
- Apr 20, 2011
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP Javascript Detect
How many websites use WP Javascript Detect?
WP Javascript Detect is active on 30+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #24,122 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP Javascript Detect been downloaded?
6,019 times in total since 2010. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was WP Javascript Detect last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Apr 20, 2011 (15 years ago).
Is WP Javascript Detect compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP Javascript Detect’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.0.5, 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 WP Javascript Detect still maintained?
Its last release was 15 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WP Javascript Detect have?
4.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to WP Javascript Detect?
The plugins most like WP Javascript Detect, by the tags they share, are Async JavaScript (60K+), CSS & JavaScript Toolbox (10K+) and Custom CSS and JavaScript (10K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 4 stars: 2 reviews, 100%
- 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★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.1.
- Each new 1★ review takes 3 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 34 |
| Reported installs | 30+ |
| Rating | 4.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 6K |
| Author | Daddydesign |
| First released | Jul 30, 2010 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 2.8 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Apr 20, 2011 |
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