# Best Javascript Plugins for WordPress > Compare 273 javascript plugins for WordPress ranked by active installs, rating and update health. Top picks: Shortcoder, Async JavaScript, Speculative Loading. | # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | 1 | [Shortcoder — Create Shortcodes for Anything](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/shortcoder/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (227) | Sep 14, 2026 | 81/100 | | 2 | [Async JavaScript](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/async-javascript/) | 70K+ | 4.7/5 (102) | Jun 22, 2023 | 47/100 | | 3 | [Speculative Loading](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/speculation-rules/) | 70K+ | 5/5 (18) | Aug 26, 2026 | 86/100 | | 4 | [Scripts n Styles](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/scripts-n-styles/) | 30K+ | 4.4/5 (30) | Jun 6, 2023 | 45/100 | | 5 | [jQuery Updater](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jquery-updater/) | 20K+ | 4.5/5 (64) | Jul 27, 2026 | 73/100 | | 6 | [Code Embed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-embed-code/) | 10K+ | 4.4/5 (45) | Aug 21, 2026 | 83/100 | | 7 | [Raw HTML](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/raw-html/) | 10K+ | 4.3/5 (33) | Nov 11, 2024 | 47/100 | | 8 | [Web Worker Offloading](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/web-worker-offloading/) | 10K+ | 3.5/5 (2) | Aug 26, 2026 | 72/100 | | 9 | [Custom CSS and JavaScript](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-css-and-javascript/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (60) | Aug 12, 2024 | 35/100 | | 10 | [Use Google Libraries](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/use-google-libraries/) | 10K+ | 4.4/5 (47) | Nov 28, 2017 | 44/100 | | 11 | [CSS & JavaScript Toolbox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/css-javascript-toolbox/) | 10K+ | 4.8/5 (84) | Aug 26, 2026 | 88/100 | | 12 | [WP Super Minify • Minify, Compress and Cache HTML, CSS & JavaScript](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-super-minify/) | 8K+ | 4.1/5 (72) | Aug 21, 2026 | 81/100 | | 13 | [Scripts To Footer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/scripts-to-footerphp/) | 7K+ | 4.7/5 (37) | Nov 17, 2025 | 60/100 | | 14 | [FancyBox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fancy-box/) | 4K+ | 2.8/5 (9) | Nov 28, 2017 | 32/100 | | 15 | [WPGatsby](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-gatsby/) | 3K+ | 5/5 (8) | May 4, 2022 | 40/100 | | 16 | [JS Archive List](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jquery-archive-list-widget/) | 3K+ | 4.8/5 (45) | Apr 3, 2026 | 65/100 | | 17 | [Add Code To Head](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/add-code-to-head/) | 3K+ | 5/5 (2) | Apr 23, 2026 | 56/100 | | 18 | [WebberZone Snippetz – Header, Body and Footer manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/add-to-all/) | 2K+ | 4.8/5 (10) | Sep 10, 2026 | 82/100 | | 19 | [CoolClock](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/coolclock/) | 1K+ | 4.7/5 (15) | Sep 14, 2026 | 81/100 | | 20 | [Shadowbox JS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/shadowbox-js/) | 1K+ | 4.6/5 (9) | Nov 28, 2017 | 37/100 | | 21 | [JS Categories List Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jquery-categories-list/) | 1K+ | 4.8/5 (15) | Apr 3, 2026 | 70/100 | | 22 | [Slideshow](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/slideshow/) | 1K+ | — | Nov 28, 2017 | 27/100 | | 23 | [Shutter Reloaded](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/shutter-reloaded/) | 1K+ | 4.3/5 (6) | Nov 28, 2017 | 36/100 | | 24 | [Custom CSS and JS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-css-and-js/) | 900+ | — | May 20, 2010 | 27/100 | | 25 | [WP Minify Fix](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-minify-fix/) | 800+ | 4/5 (40) | Nov 28, 2017 | 39/100 | | 26 | [Autover](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/autover/) | 800+ | 5/5 (7) | Aug 18, 2026 | 78/100 | | 27 | [Modernizr for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/modernizr/) | 800+ | 3.4/5 (5) | May 4, 2019 | 33/100 | | 28 | [WP Deferred JavaScripts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-deferred-javascripts/) | 800+ | 3.2/5 (35) | Sep 1, 2016 | 35/100 | | 29 | [Custom CSS/JS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-custom-cssjs/) | 700+ | 5/5 (1) | Mar 16, 2025 | 37/100 | | 30 | [Google Webfont Optimizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/google-webfont-optimizer/) | 700+ | 3.7/5 (15) | Nov 28, 2017 | 34/100 | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is the most popular javascript plugin for WordPress? Shortcoder — Create Shortcodes for Anything is the most popular javascript plugin with 100K+ active installs and a 4.9/5 rating on WordPress.org. ### How many javascript plugins are on WordPress.org? There are currently 273 plugins tagged “javascript” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory. ### Which javascript plugin has the best rating? Among the most-installed options, Shortcoder — Create Shortcodes for Anything has the highest rating at 4.9/5 from 227 reviews. ### Are these javascript plugins actively maintained? 4 of the top 30 javascript plugins were updated in the last 30 days. Check each plugin’s health score for update freshness, WordPress compatibility and support responsiveness. --- Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/javascript/ · Generated 2026-09-26 14:42 UTC by PageForge