WP Javascript Detect
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…
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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.
- Small user base (30+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 15 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.0 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where WP Javascript Detect stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| javascript | >100 |
| javascript detect | >100 |
| javascript error | >100 |
| JS | >100 |
| webmaster | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4 from 2 reviews
About WP Javascript Detect
From the official readme · v1.0Description
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, simply install and activate. Once activated the plugin will detect whether or not the visitor has enabled their Javascript, if Javascript is disabled the plugin will display a warning message at the top of the screen.
Plugin Created By DaddyDesign.
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Installation
- Upload the ‘wp-javascript-detect’ folder to the ‘/wp-content/plugins/’ directory.
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
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FAQ
WP Javascript Detect: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 19, 2026
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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