Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Custom JavaScript Editor currently ranks #9506 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #9484, first reached on Oct 14, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 400+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 5 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 53% versus the month before (4/day).
- The latest release, v1.1, shipped on Apr 14, 2016 (3,838 days ago) — release #5 since the plugin joined the directory in 2012.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #9506 |
| 2026-09-30 | #9598 |
| 2026-08-31 | #9688 |
| 2026-07-31 | #9642 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 400 |
| 2026-09-30 | 400 |
| 2026-08-31 | 400 |
| 2026-07-31 | 400 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 2 |
| 2026-09-30 | 12 |
| 2026-08-31 | 3 |
| 2026-07-31 | 2 |
| 2026-06-29 | 3 |
| 2026-05-31 | 1 |
| 2026-04-30 | 1 |
| 2026-03-31 | 2 |
| 2026-02-28 | 1 |
| 2026-01-31 | 3 |
| 2025-12-31 | 3 |
| 2025-11-30 | 1 |
| 2025-10-31 | 3 |
| 2025-09-30 | 3 |
| 2025-08-30 | 1 |
| 2025-07-31 | 1 |
| 2025-06-30 | 1 |
| 2025-05-31 | 2 |
| 2025-04-30 | 4 |
| 2025-03-31 | 3 |
| 2025-02-28 | 1 |
| 2025-01-31 | 2 |
| 2024-12-30 | 1 |
| 2024-11-30 | 1 |
| 2024-10-31 | 2 |
| 2024-09-30 | 3 |
| 2024-08-31 | 1 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Automattic |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1 |
| Versions released | 5 |
| Last updated | 2016-04-14 |
| Added to directory | 2012-08-24 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.4+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Add custom JavaScript to your site from an editor in the WordPress admin
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Custom JavaScript Editor?
WordPress.org reports 400+ active installs.
How popular is Custom JavaScript Editor?
As of October 17, 2026, Custom JavaScript Editor ranks #9506 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #9484.
When was Custom JavaScript Editor last updated?
Custom JavaScript Editor was last updated on April 14, 2016 (version 1.1). It has shipped 5 releases in total.
Who makes Custom JavaScript Editor?
Custom JavaScript Editor is developed by Automattic. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in August 2012.
