# WP Javascript Detect

> WP Javascript Detect has 30+ active installs, a 4/5 rating from 2 reviews and 77 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 28/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP Javascript Detect shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.

**The WP Javascript Detect plugin is a very simple plugin that provides a way to let website visitors know your website requires the usage of Javascript. There is no special setup required in order to use this plugin…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 30+
- **Total downloads:** 5,974
- **Downloads (30 days):** 77 (-11.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 28/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Apr 20, 2011
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.0.5
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.8+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Daddydesign (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/daddydesign/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-javascript-detect/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [javascript](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/javascript/) | >100 | 275 |
| [javascript detect](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/javascript-detect/) | #1 | 1 |
| [javascript error](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/javascript-error/) | #1 | 2 |
| [JS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/js/) | #32 | 72 |
| [webmaster](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/webmaster/) | #7 | 9 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| javascript | >100 | 10,000 |
| javascript detect | >100 | 1,905 |
| javascript error | >100 | 5,740 |
| JS | >100 | 8,619 |
| webmaster | >100 | 538 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | 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 | 77/100 |
| 2 | [Speculative Loading](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/speculation-rules/) | 70K+ | 5/5 (18) | Aug 26, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 3 | [Async JavaScript](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/async-javascript/) | 70K+ | 4.7/5 (102) | Jun 22, 2023 | 47/100 |
| 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 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is WP Javascript Detect safe to use in 2026?
WP Javascript Detect shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP Javascript Detect?
WP Javascript Detect is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,974 times since it launched in July 2010. It was downloaded 77 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Javascript Detect work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Javascript Detect is officially tested up to WordPress 3.0.5, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was WP Javascript Detect last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on April 20, 2011 (16 years ago).

### Who makes WP Javascript Detect?
WP Javascript Detect is developed and maintained by Daddydesign.

### What are the best alternatives to WP Javascript Detect?
The most popular alternatives to WP Javascript Detect are Shortcoder (100K+ installs), Speculative Loading (70K+ installs) and Async JavaScript (70K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-javascript-detect/ · Generated 2026-10-19 00:44 UTC by PageForge