# Global Javascript

> Global Javascript has 100+ active installs, a 3.5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 79 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 28/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Global Javascript shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 3.5/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.

**Allows the user to create custom javascript for their WordPress powered site on a global level.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 12,364
- **Downloads (30 days):** 79 (+43.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3.5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 28/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Mar 12, 2013
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.5.2
- **Requires:** 
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** ctltwp (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/ctltwp/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/global-javascript/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [appearance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/appearance/) | #4 | 25 |
| [editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/editor/) | >100 | 575 |
| [global](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/global/) | #2 | 13 |
| [javascript](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/javascript/) | #59 | 273 |
| [ubc](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ubc/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| appearance | >100 | 6,469 |
| editor | >100 | 10,000 |
| global | >100 | 6,927 |
| javascript | >100 | 10,000 |
| ubc | #4 | 7 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Editor Menu and Widget Access](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/editor-menu-and-widget-access/) | 7K+ | 4.8/5 (24) | Jun 2, 2021 | 45/100 |
| 2 | [Faster Appearance – Menus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/faster-appearance-menus/) | 200+ | 4.9/5 (29) | Aug 20, 2013 | 43/100 |
| 3 | [Styles: TwentyFifteen](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/styles-twentyfifteen/) | 100+ | — | Apr 6, 2016 | 25/100 |
| 5 | [Improved Simpler CSS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/imporved-simpler-css/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | May 3, 2013 | 32/100 |
| 6 | [Editor Theme Options](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/editor-theme-options/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Apr 17, 2014 | 32/100 |
| 7 | [Scrollbar Designer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/scrollbar-designer/) | 100+ | 4.6/5 (8) | Oct 27, 2015 | 35/100 |
| 8 | [Customizer Hide Menu](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/so-customizer-hide-menu/) | 80+ | — | Aug 19, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 9 | [Add Background-Size to Customizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/add-background-size-to-customizer/) | 50+ | 5/5 (1) | Jul 26, 2015 | 32/100 |
| 10 | [Restore Customizer Menu for FSE Themes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/restore-customizer-menu-for-fse-themes/) | 40+ | 5/5 (1) | Jun 29, 2025 | 40/100 |
| 11 | [Simple customize scrollbar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-customize-scrollbar/) | 30+ | 5/5 (3) | Apr 21, 2020 | 31/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Global Javascript free?
Yes. Global Javascript is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Global Javascript safe to use in 2026?
Global Javascript shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 3.5/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Global Javascript?
Global Javascript is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 12,364 times since it launched in March 2013. It was downloaded 79 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Global Javascript work with WordPress 7.1?
Global Javascript is officially tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Global Javascript last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on March 12, 2013 (14 years ago).

### Who makes Global Javascript?
Global Javascript is developed and maintained by ctltwp.

### What are the best alternatives to Global Javascript?
The most popular alternatives to Global Javascript are Editor Menu and Widget Acce… (7K+ installs), Faster Appearance – Menus (200+ installs) and Styles: TwentyFifteen (100+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/global-javascript/ · Generated 2026-09-28 22:58 UTC by PageForge