MooTools
This WordPress MooTools plugin simply provides you with the latest MooTools JavaScript framework on the front-end of your WordPress website. It makes use of the wp_head WordPress action hook in order to insert code into…
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MooTools shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (20+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 12 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.9 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where MooTools stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| enqueue | >100 |
| framework | >100 |
| javascript | >100 |
| mootools | #14 |
| wp_enqueue | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About MooTools
From the official readme · v1.0.3.4Description
This WordPress MooTools plugin simply provides you with the latest MooTools JavaScript framework on the front-end of your WordPress website. It makes use of the wp_head WordPress action hook in order to insert code into the <head> section of your layout. The MooTools framework will be referenced in your markup as a JavaScript file after it has been safely enqueued using the WordPress wp_enqueue_script function.
- Antonie Potgieter: Tribulant Software CC (Author/Developer & Owner)
Installation
Installing the MooTools plugin is similar to installing most other WordPress plugins. Simply download the package, extract it and upload the resulting folder to your wp-content/plugins/ directory
e.g.
- Download the WordPress MooTools plugin.
- Unzip the ZIP archive in order to obtain the mootools folder.
- Log in to your WordPress admin and go to the “Plugins” panel.
- Activate the “MooTools” plugin by clicking the “Activate” link.
- To test, put the shortcode
[mootools]into any WordPress post/page.
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FAQ
MooTools: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 29, 2026
Is MooTools free?
Yes. MooTools is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is MooTools safe to use in 2026?
MooTools shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.
How many websites use MooTools?
MooTools is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 6,565 times since it launched in August 2009. It was downloaded 77 times in the last 30 days.
Does MooTools work with WordPress 7.1?
MooTools is officially tested up to WordPress 3.9.40, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was MooTools last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.3.4, was released on May 2, 2014 (12 years ago).
Who makes MooTools?
MooTools is developed and maintained by Tribulant Software.
What are the best alternatives to MooTools?
The most popular alternatives to MooTools are Enqueue Font Awesome CDN (100+ installs), WP Enqueue (40+ installs) and Remove CSS link IDs (20+ installs).
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