# PerformerJS

> PerformerJS has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 80 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** PerformerJS shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**PerformerJS allows you to add really cool effects and features to your website by doing some simple editing of the HTML code in your pages.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 5,504
- **Downloads (30 days):** 80 (+33.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.5
- **Last updated:** Apr 20, 2015
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.2.39
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.7+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Chris Taylor (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/mrwiblog/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/performerjs/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [css](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/css/) | >100 | 354 |
| [html](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/html/) | >100 | 182 |
| [interaction](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/interaction/) | #6 | 7 |
| [javascript](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/javascript/) | >100 | 274 |
| [performer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/performer/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| css | >100 | 10,000 |
| html | >100 | 10,000 |
| interaction | >100 | 2,633 |
| javascript | >100 | 10,000 |
| performer | #57 | 60 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WPCode – Insert Headers and Footers + Custom Code Snippets – WordPress Code Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/insert-headers-and-footers/) | 3M+ | 4.9/5 (1,898) | Aug 27, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 2 | [Code Snippets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/code-snippets/) | 1M+ | 4.7/5 (509) | Sep 2, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 3 | [Simple Custom CSS Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-custom-css/) | 100K+ | 4.7/5 (159) | Mar 11, 2025 | 51/100 |
| 4 | [Blocks Animation: CSS Animations for Gutenberg Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/blocks-animation/) | 90K+ | 4.7/5 (70) | Sep 29, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 5 | [Widget CSS Classes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/widget-css-classes/) | 80K+ | 4.9/5 (74) | Nov 12, 2024 | 52/100 |
| 6 | [Simple CSS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-css/) | 80K+ | 4.9/5 (60) | Sep 15, 2025 | 58/100 |
| 7 | [WP Add Custom CSS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-add-custom-css/) | 60K+ | 4.8/5 (89) | Aug 14, 2025 | 56/100 |
| 8 | [Clear Cache for Me](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/clear-cache-for-widgets/) | 40K+ | 4.8/5 (29) | Jun 18, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 9 | [WP-SCSS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-scss/) | 40K+ | 4.3/5 (61) | Mar 2, 2026 | 60/100 |
| 10 | [Visual CSS Style Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/yellow-pencil-visual-theme-customizer/) | 30K+ | 4.1/5 (90) | Aug 23, 2026 | 83/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is PerformerJS safe to use in 2026?
PerformerJS shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use PerformerJS?
PerformerJS is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,504 times since it launched in December 2009. It was downloaded 80 times in the last 30 days.

### Does PerformerJS work with WordPress 7.1?
PerformerJS is officially tested up to WordPress 4.2.39, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was PerformerJS last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.5, was released on April 20, 2015 (11 years ago).

### Who makes PerformerJS?
PerformerJS is developed and maintained by Chris Taylor.

### What are the best alternatives to PerformerJS?
The most popular alternatives to PerformerJS are WPCode (3M+ installs), Code Snippets (1M+ installs) and Simple Custom CSS Plugin (100K+ installs).


---
Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/performerjs/ · Generated 2026-10-03 06:26 UTC by PageForge