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WP-PJAX

v0.0.4.1

by Peter Elmered · updated 13 years ago

Makes WordPress a lot faster using PJAX (PushState + AJAX) for loading content.

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Rank
#37,394
Down24 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 15
10+ reported · High
Total downloads
5.5K
5,499 all-time
Rating
4.0/5
4 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +0% (30d)·Toward 20+ · ETA unknown

WP-PJAX at a glance

WP-PJAX is a WordPress plugin by Peter Elmered with 10+ active installs, the #37,394 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 4.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Version 0.0.4.1 came out on Apr 2, 2013, more than 13 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.5.2. Among the 4 plugins tagged “pjax”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2013.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

34 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
WP-PJAX Compare series
Downloads over time: 24 days across 1 series.024Oct 10Oct 14Oct 18Oct 22Oct 25Oct 29Nov 2
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DateWP-PJAX
Nov 2, 20260
Nov 1, 20262
Oct 31, 20260
Oct 30, 20260
Oct 29, 20260
Oct 28, 20262
Oct 27, 20261
Oct 26, 20263
Oct 25, 20262
Oct 24, 20262
Oct 23, 20261
Oct 22, 20263
Oct 21, 20260
Oct 20, 20261
Oct 19, 20264
Oct 18, 20264
Oct 17, 20262
Oct 16, 20260
Oct 15, 20261
Oct 14, 20261
Oct 13, 20262
Oct 12, 20260
Oct 11, 20262
Oct 10, 20261

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 15 · +7.1% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 13 days across 1 series.1214Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 9, 202615
Nov 8, 202615
Nov 7, 202613
Nov 5, 202614
Nov 4, 202614
Nov 3, 202614
Nov 2, 202611
Nov 1, 202613
Oct 31, 202613
Oct 30, 202613
Oct 29, 202615
Oct 28, 202613
Oct 27, 202614

Rank over time

#37,394 · up 5,405 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 11 days across 1 series.#35K#40K#45KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026#37,394
Nov 8, 2026#37,370
Nov 7, 2026#44,527
Nov 5, 2026#40,985
Nov 3, 2026#40,765
Nov 2, 2026#47,942
Nov 1, 2026#44,430
Oct 31, 2026#44,445
Oct 30, 2026#43,616
Oct 29, 2026#34,937
Oct 27, 2026#42,799

Growth %

Average +0.53% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 12 days across 1 series.-20%0%20%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateGrowth
Nov 9, 20260.00%
Nov 8, 2026+15.38%
Nov 7, 2026-3.57%
Nov 5, 20260.00%
Nov 4, 20260.00%
Nov 3, 2026+27.27%
Nov 2, 2026-15.38%
Nov 1, 20260.00%
Oct 31, 20260.00%
Oct 30, 2026-13.33%
Oct 29, 2026+15.38%
Oct 28, 2026-7.14%

Active installs band

10+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.91011Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 202610+
Nov 8, 202610+
Nov 7, 202610+
Nov 6, 202610+
Nov 5, 202610+
Nov 4, 202610+
Nov 3, 202610+
Nov 2, 202610+
Nov 1, 202610+
Oct 31, 202610+
Oct 30, 202610+
Oct 29, 202610+
Oct 28, 202610+
Oct 27, 202610+

Search rankings

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Change log

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No 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.

  • v0.0100%

Rating trend

4.0★★★★★4 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
0.0.4.1
Requires WordPress
3.5
Tested up to
3.5.2
Requires PHP
–
First released
Mar 27, 2013
Last updated
Apr 2, 2013
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about WP-PJAX

How many websites use WP-PJAX?

WP-PJAX 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 #37,394 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has WP-PJAX been downloaded?

5,499 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats

When was WP-PJAX last updated?

Version 0.0.4.1 came out on Apr 2, 2013 (13 years ago).

Is WP-PJAX compatible with the latest WordPress?

WP-PJAX’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, 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 WP-PJAX still maintained?

Its last release was 13 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does WP-PJAX have?

4.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews on WordPress.org.

What are the best alternatives to WP-PJAX?

The plugins most like WP-PJAX, by the tags they share, are ezCache (10K+), Jetpack Boost (200K+) and 10Web Booster (60K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

4.0

★★★★★

4 reviews

  • 5 stars: 3 reviews, 75%
  • 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 1 reviews, 25%
Positive
75%4–5★
Mixed
0%3★
Critical
25%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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WP-PJAX
Estimated installs≈ 15
Reported installs10+
Rating4.0
Reviews4
Total downloads5.5K
AuthorPeter Elmered
First releasedMar 27, 2013
Version0.0.4.1
Requires WP3.5
Requires PHP–
Last updatedApr 2, 2013

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