Restore jQuery
Some plugins and themes replace the default jQuery library that comes bundled with WordPress with another version, typically from the Google AJAX CDN. This is generally bad practice, since many other plugins and themes…
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Restore jQuery shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (40+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 14 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.3 (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 Restore jQuery stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| default | >100 |
| javascript | >100 |
| jquery | >100 |
| restore | >100 |
| revert | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About Restore jQuery
From the official readme · v1.0Description
Some plugins and themes replace the default jQuery library that comes bundled with WordPress with another version,
typically from the Google AJAX CDN. This is generally bad practice, since many other plugins and themes rely on and
expect that the WordPress-bundled jQuery version is being loaded.
Also, typically the alternative jQuery library being loaded is not executed in the jQuery noConflict mode, which tend
to cause conflicts with other JavaScript frameworks, like Prototype and MooTools.
This plugin simply restores the version of jQuery being loaded to the one that comes bundled with WordPress. It only
does this if jQuery is already in the WordPress scripts queue, and won’t do anything otherwise.
Installation
- Upload the entire
restore-jqueryfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the WP Admin > Plugins menu in WordPress
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FAQ
Restore jQuery: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 30, 2026
Is Restore jQuery free?
Yes. Restore jQuery is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Restore jQuery safe to use in 2026?
Restore jQuery shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Restore jQuery?
Restore jQuery is active on 40+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 11,327 times since it launched in April 2012. It was downloaded 91 times in the last 30 days.
Does Restore jQuery work with WordPress 7.1?
Restore jQuery is officially tested up to WordPress 3.3.2, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Restore jQuery last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on April 2, 2012 (15 years ago).
Who makes Restore jQuery?
Restore jQuery is developed and maintained by silverks.
What are the best alternatives to Restore jQuery?
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