RactiveJS
This plugin registers the RactiveJS Framework library as part of WordPress. This means that Ractive scripts can be included in your plugins by just enqueuing the scripts. Please see FAQ for usage for your plugin.
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RactiveJS shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 9 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.8 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where RactiveJS stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| framework | >100 |
| javascript | >100 |
| lib | >100 |
| library | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About RactiveJS
From the official readme · v1.3Description
This plugin registers the RactiveJS Framework library as part of WordPress. This means that Ractive scripts can be included in your plugins by just enqueuing the scripts. Please see FAQ for usage for your plugin.
NOTE: This does not add any ability to the wordpress front-end or back-end. The scripts are disabled by default and must be included in your plugin by enqueuing the scripts as you would for any other scripting engine. So to reiterate this plugin does not add any extra functionality on its own. It is designed to be used as a dependancy for other plugins.
Live, reactive templating
Ractive.js is a template-driven UI library, but unlike other tools that generate inert HTML, it transforms your templates into blueprints for apps that are interactive by default.
Powerful and extensible
Two-way binding, animations, SVG support and more are provided out-of-the-box – but you can add whatever functionality you need by downloading and creating plugins.
Optimised for your sanity
Some tools force you to learn a new vocabulary and structure your app in a particular way. Ractive works for you, not the other way around – and it plays well with other libraries.
RactiveJS: http://www.ractivejs.org/
Installation
- Upload the
pluginfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
Changelog
1.3
- Remove getPluginURL function and replaced all references to it with plugins_url() WP Core function
- Updated ‘ractive.min.js’ to v0.8.1
- Updated ‘ractive-taps.min.js’ to v0.3.1
- Updated ‘hammer.min.js’ to v2.0.8
1.2.3
- Tested with version 4.7 of WordPress
1.2.2
- Tested with version 4.6 of WordPress
1.2.1
- Fixed error with ractive-tap plugin
1.2
- hammer.js updated to 2.0.6
- ractive-tap updated to 0.3.0
- ractive-events-hover updated to 0.2.0
- ractive-fade update to 0.3.1
- ractive-slide updated to 0.4.0
- ractive-slide-horizontal updated to 1.0.3
1.1
- Added getPluginURL() function to return Globally the plugin URL. References plugin_url().’/ractive-js’
- Added transitions to RactiveJS Plugin
- Added transitions scripts to new function register_transitions_scripts()
- Moved events scripts to the register_events_scripts() function
- Minified all transitions scripts
- Minified all events scripts
- Minified the core RactiveJS file: ractive.js
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FAQ
RactiveJS: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 29, 2026
Is RactiveJS free?
Yes. RactiveJS is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is RactiveJS safe to use in 2026?
RactiveJS shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use RactiveJS?
RactiveJS is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,907 times since it launched in June 2015. It was downloaded 31 times in the last 30 days.
Does RactiveJS work with WordPress 7.1?
RactiveJS is officially tested up to WordPress 4.8.32, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was RactiveJS last updated?
The latest version, 1.3, was released on March 15, 2017 (10 years ago).
Who makes RactiveJS?
RactiveJS is developed and maintained by FuzzGuard.
What are the best alternatives to RactiveJS?
The most popular alternatives to RactiveJS are Core Framework (10K+ installs), Elements For Elementor (10K+ installs) and Gantry 5 Framework (7K+ installs).
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