Minify Javascript
This plugin requires PHP 7+, so if you are using an old PHP version it will not work
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Minify Javascript shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 1/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 19/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (30+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 8 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.9 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Minify Javascript stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| compress | >100 |
| javascript | >100 |
| JS | >100 |
| minify | >100 |
| minify js | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 1 from 1 reviews
About Minify Javascript
From the official readme · v3.0Description
This plugin requires PHP 7+, so if you are using an old PHP version it will not work
Minify and Optimize your Javascript by clicking one button. All you have to do is go to Settings and click Javascript Minify. Activating the plugin there will minify and optimize your Javascript. No settings required, just click one button.
So anything you can do to speed up the load time of your site should be worth investigating, right? One such thing is “minifying” the Javascript files that are used in part to build your site. As is typically the case, there is a plugin available that can do the job for you – Suprise: It’s this one! Code from this plugin is forked from aph merge scripts a really great plugin. You can find it by searching for it here on wordpress.org in the plugin search. Also full copyright to JShrink and YUIcompressor, which is used in this plugin.
If you want to have a chat or need support please contact me here:
peterpfeiffers88@gmail.com
- Upload the zip file and unzip it in the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
- Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu in WordPress
- Go to Settings and then click Javascript Minify and enable the options you want.
Installation
- Upload the zip file and unzip it in the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
- Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu in WordPress
- Go to Settings and then click Javascript Minify and enable the options you want.
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FAQ
Minify Javascript: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 27, 2026
Is Minify Javascript free?
Yes. Minify Javascript is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Minify Javascript safe to use in 2026?
Minify Javascript shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 1/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 19/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Minify Javascript?
Minify Javascript is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 13,221 times since it launched in March 2017. It was downloaded 63 times in the last 30 days.
Does Minify Javascript work with WordPress 7.1?
Minify Javascript is officially tested up to WordPress 4.9.33, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Minify Javascript last updated?
The latest version, 3.0, was released on January 2, 2018 (9 years ago).
Who makes Minify Javascript?
Minify Javascript is developed and maintained by peterpfeiffer.
What are the best alternatives to Minify Javascript?
The most popular alternatives to Minify Javascript are EWWW Image Optimizer (1M+ installs), Minify HTML (10K+ installs) and Cimo (10K+ installs).
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