WP CoffeeScript
WP CoffeeScript is a WordPress plugin that makes enqueueing CoffeeScript as easy as enqueueing JavaScript. Instead of using wp_enqueue_script(), as you would for JS, you just use enqueue_coffeescript(), which takes…
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WP CoffeeScript shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 14 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.3 (latest is 7.1)
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where WP CoffeeScript stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| coffeescript | #20 |
| cs | >100 |
| development | >100 |
| javascript | >100 |
| JS | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About WP CoffeeScript
From the official readme · v1.0Description
WP CoffeeScript is a WordPress plugin that makes enqueueing CoffeeScript as easy as enqueueing JavaScript. Instead of using wp_enqueue_script(), as you would for JS, you just use enqueue_coffeescript(), which takes almost exactly the same arguments. The only difference is that the second argument should be the file path instead of the URL. If you’d like to compile multiple CS files into a single JS file, you can use an array of file paths as the second argument.
Please note that the CoffeeScript executable must be installed on the server. You can also set a custom path to the executable (see the examples).
If you’d like to grab development releases, see what new features are being added, or browse the source code please visit the GitHub repo.
Examples
Enqueue a CoffeeScript file that’s in the theme directory:
enqueue_coffeescript('my-handle', get_template_directory().'/my-script.coffee');
Enqueue multiple CS files, compiling them into a single output file:
$script1 = get_template_directory().'/script1.coffee';
$script2 = get_template_directory().'/script2.coffee';
enqueue_coffeescript('my-handle', array($script1, $script2));
Enqueue a CS file in the footer with dependencies (the arguments are exactly the same as in wp_enqueue_script()):
enqueue_coffeescript('my-handle', get_template_directory().'/my-script.coffee', array('dep1', 'dep2'), false, true);
Set a custom path to the CS executable (the default value is coffeescript):
add_filter('wpcs_executable', 'set_wpcs_executable');
function set_wpcs_executable($path) {
return '/my/path/to/coffeescript';
}
Compile the CS on every page load (the default behavior is to only compile when the JS has been modified):
add_filter('wpcs_caching_enabled', 'disable_wpcs_caching');
function disable_wpcs_caching($is_enabled) {
return false;
}
Installation
- Put
wp-coffeescriptinto thewp-content/pluginsdirectory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Make sure that the CoffeeScript executable is installed on the server or set a custom path to the executable (see the examples)
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FAQ
WP CoffeeScript: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 20, 2026
Is WP CoffeeScript free?
Yes. WP CoffeeScript is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WP CoffeeScript safe to use in 2026?
WP CoffeeScript shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use WP CoffeeScript?
WP CoffeeScript is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,838 times since it launched in January 2012. It was downloaded 39 times in the last 30 days.
Does WP CoffeeScript work with WordPress 7.1?
WP CoffeeScript is officially tested up to WordPress 3.3.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was WP CoffeeScript last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on January 9, 2012 (15 years ago).
Who makes WP CoffeeScript?
WP CoffeeScript is developed and maintained by tombenner.
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