# Async JavaScript vs Asynchronous Javascript

> Async JavaScript vs Asynchronous Javascript compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Async JavaScript comes out ahead, winning 7 of 8 head-to-head checks against Asynchronous Javascript.

**Async JavaScript comes out ahead, winning 7 of 8 head-to-head checks against Asynchronous Javascript.** Choose Async JavaScript if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and rating. Choose Asynchronous Javascript if you care most about download trend.

| | Async JavaScript | Asynchronous Javascript |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 70K+ ✅ | 100+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 2.1K ✅ | 193 |
| Download trend | +0.8% | +12.9% ✅ |
| Rating | 4.7/5 ✅ | 3.7/5 |
| Reviews | 102 ✅ | 9 |
| Health score | 47/100 ✅ | 32/100 |
| Last updated | 3 years ago ✅ | 13 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 6.2.13 ✅ | WP 3.5.2 |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | Any | Any |
| First released | Dec 2014 | Jan 2013 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Async JavaScript or Asynchronous Javascript?
Async JavaScript comes out ahead, winning 7 of 8 head-to-head checks against Asynchronous Javascript. Choose Async JavaScript if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and rating. Choose Asynchronous Javascript if you care most about download trend.

### Is Async JavaScript more popular than Asynchronous Javascript?
Async JavaScript is the more popular of the two with 70K+ active installs, compared with 100+ for Asynchronous Javascript.

### Can I use Async JavaScript and Asynchronous Javascript together?
Both plugins cover async and javascript, so most sites only need one. Running two plugins that do the same job can cause conflicts and slow your site down — pick the one that fits best and remove the other.

### Are Async JavaScript and Asynchronous Javascript free?
Yes. Both are free to download from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. Either may also offer paid upgrades from its developer.


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