Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Flying Scripts currently ranks #955 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Active installs have held steady at 30K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 677 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 564% versus the month before (102/day).
- The latest release, v1.2.5, shipped on Oct 10, 2026 (7 days ago) — release #18 since the plugin joined the directory in 2020.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #955 |
| 2026-09-30 | #958 |
| 2026-08-31 | #959 |
| 2026-07-31 | #963 |
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 | 30,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 30,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 30,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 30,000 |
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 | 980 |
| 2026-09-30 | 158 |
| 2026-08-31 | 97 |
| 2026-07-31 | 101 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Gijo Varghese |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.2.5 |
| Versions released | 18 |
| Last updated | 2026-10-10 |
| Added to directory | 2020-02-06 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.5+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Delay JavaScript to improve speed and performance by loading scripts only when needed, reducing render-blocking for a faster and smoother user experie …
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Flying Scripts?
WordPress.org reports 30K+ active installs.
How popular is Flying Scripts?
As of October 17, 2026, Flying Scripts ranks #955 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Flying Scripts last updated?
Flying Scripts was last updated on October 10, 2026 (version 1.2.5). It has shipped 18 releases in total.
Who makes Flying Scripts?
Flying Scripts is developed by Gijo Varghese. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in February 2020.
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