# WP Deferred JavaScripts

> WP Deferred JavaScripts has 800+ active installs, a 3.2/5 rating from 35 reviews and 112 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 35/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP Deferred JavaScripts shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 800+ sites, is rated 3.2/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.

**This plugin defer the loading of all JavaScripts added by the way of wp_enqueue_script(), using LABJS. The result is a significant optimization of loading time.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 800+
- **Total downloads:** 159,690
- **Downloads (30 days):** 112 (+21.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3.2/5 from 35 reviews
- **Health score:** 35/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.0.5
- **Last updated:** Sep 1, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.6.30
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Willy Bahuaud (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/willybahuaud/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-deferred-javascripts/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [deferring](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/deferring/) | #1 | 1 |
| [javascript](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/javascript/) | #28 | 273 |
| [labjs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/labjs/) | #1 | 1 |
| [optimization](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/optimization/) | #28 | 375 |
| [performance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/performance/) | >100 | 976 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| deferring | >100 | 104 |
| javascript | >100 | 10,000 |
| labjs | #1 | 1 |
| optimization | >100 | 5,303 |
| performance | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 2.0: 100%

## Frequently asked questions

### Is WP Deferred JavaScripts free?
Yes. WP Deferred JavaScripts is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is WP Deferred JavaScripts safe to use in 2026?
WP Deferred JavaScripts shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 800+ sites, is rated 3.2/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP Deferred JavaScripts?
WP Deferred JavaScripts is active on 800+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 159,690 times since it launched in January 2013. It was downloaded 112 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Deferred JavaScripts work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Deferred JavaScripts is officially tested up to WordPress 4.6.30, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was WP Deferred JavaScripts last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.5, was released on September 1, 2016 (10 years ago).

### Who makes WP Deferred JavaScripts?
WP Deferred JavaScripts is developed and maintained by Willy Bahuaud.


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-deferred-javascripts/ · Generated 2026-09-27 21:48 UTC by PageForge