Active installs
70K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#604
Peak #604
Downloads / day
68
prev 87
Downloads (7d)
501
All-time downloads
2.1M
Days tracked
3
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Async JavaScript currently ranks #604 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- It is averaging 70 downloads/day over the last 30 days.
- The latest release, v2.21.08.31, shipped on Jun 22, 2023 (1,143 days ago) — release #50 since the plugin joined the directory in 2014.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | David Clough |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.21.08.31 |
| Versions released | 50 |
| Last updated | 2023-06-22 |
| Added to directory | 2014-12-11 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.6+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Async Javascript lets you add 'async' or 'defer' attribute to scripts to exclude to help increase the performance of your WordPress website.
Frequently asked questions
Is Async JavaScript a free plugin?
Yes — Async JavaScript is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Async JavaScript?
WordPress.org reports 70K+ active installs.
How popular is Async JavaScript?
As of August 8, 2026, Async JavaScript ranks #604 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Async JavaScript last updated?
Async JavaScript was last updated on June 22, 2023 (version 2.21.08.31). It has shipped 50 releases in total.
Who makes Async JavaScript?
Async JavaScript is developed by David Clough. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in December 2014.
