VersionIt
Removes default version query strings from CSS/JS resources, appends the modified time to the filename, and creates the necessary .
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VersionIt shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 12 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.7 (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 VersionIt stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| css | >100 |
| JS | >100 |
| resources | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4 from 1 reviews
About VersionIt
From the official readme · v1.0Description
Removes default version query strings from CSS/JS resources, appends the modified time to the filename, and creates the necessary .htaccess rewrites automagically.
What’s the benefit for you?
When pushing up new versions of your files, you never have to worry about users seeing older versions of your site stuck in their cache! A simple helper plugin, yet crucial to keeping your sanity.
Installation
- Upload the
versionitfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
Changelog
1.0
- Tested in 3.8
- This puppy should be ready to go! Now considered feature-complete.
0.1
- Initial release
For developers
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FAQ
VersionIt: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 12, 2026
Is VersionIt free?
Yes. VersionIt is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is VersionIt safe to use in 2026?
VersionIt shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.
How many websites use VersionIt?
VersionIt is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,393 times since it launched in September 2012. It was downloaded 40 times in the last 30 days.
Does VersionIt work with WordPress 7.1?
VersionIt is officially tested up to WordPress 3.7.41, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was VersionIt last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on January 18, 2014 (13 years ago).
Who makes VersionIt?
VersionIt is developed and maintained by Zach Schnackel.
What are the best alternatives to VersionIt?
The most popular alternatives to VersionIt are WPCode (3M+ installs), Code Snippets (1M+ installs) and Simple Custom CSS Plugin (100K+ installs).
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