# WP jQuery Plus

> WP jQuery Plus has 900+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 9 reviews and 134 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 39/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP jQuery Plus shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 900+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 39/100 on our health check.

**Get the speed benefits of loading jQuery (and jQuery Migrate) from a CDN while providing a fallback to the local version in the event the CDN is down. It also uses the same version as WordPress does – automagically, so…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 900+
- **Total downloads:** 28,521
- **Downloads (30 days):** 134 (+42.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 9 reviews
- **Health score:** 39/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1.2
- **Last updated:** Jul 31, 2015
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.2.39
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.5+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Zach Schnackel (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/zslabs/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-jquery-plus/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [cdn](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cdn/) | #21 | 174 |
| [CDNJS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cdnjs/) | #1 | 5 |
| [google](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/google/) | #66 | 600 |
| [jquery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/jquery/) | #22 | 257 |
| [jquery-migrate](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/jquery-migrate/) | #3 | 6 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| cdn | >100 | 3,760 |
| CDNJS | #27 | 28 |
| google | >100 | 10,000 |
| jquery | >100 | 5,014 |
| jquery-migrate | >100 | 390 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 97.2%
- 1.0: 2.8%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [W3 Total Cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/w3-total-cache/) | 900K+ | 4.4/5 (5,420) | Oct 1, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 2 | [SpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization, Performance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/speedycache/) | 500K+ | 4.4/5 (30) | Oct 8, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 3 | [Breeze Cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/breeze/) | 300K+ | 3.6/5 (126) | Oct 5, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 4 | [Super Page Cache – Cloudflare Cache, Page Speed & Core Web Vitals](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-cloudflare-page-cache/) | 70K+ | 4.8/5 (515) | Oct 5, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 5 | [bunny.net – WordPress CDN Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bunnycdn/) | 10K+ | 3.1/5 (21) | Aug 19, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 6 | [CDN Enabler](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cdn-enabler/) | 10K+ | 4.1/5 (51) | Mar 2, 2026 | 47/100 |
| 7 | [Pantheon Advanced Page Cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pantheon-advanced-page-cache/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (1) | Dec 16, 2025 | 52/100 |
| 8 | [Use Google Libraries](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/use-google-libraries/) | 10K+ | 4.4/5 (47) | Nov 28, 2017 | 44/100 |
| 9 | [Advanced Media Offloader – Offload Media to Amazon S3, Cloudflare R2, DigitalOcean Spaces & More](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-media-offloader/) | 7K+ | 4.7/5 (47) | Sep 9, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 10 | [Jetpack VideoPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jetpack-videopress/) | 7K+ | 4/5 (16) | Oct 7, 2026 | 84/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is WP jQuery Plus safe to use in 2026?
WP jQuery Plus shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 900+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 39/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP jQuery Plus?
WP jQuery Plus is active on 900+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 28,521 times since it launched in May 2012. It was downloaded 134 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP jQuery Plus work with WordPress 7.1?
WP jQuery Plus is officially tested up to WordPress 4.2.39, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was WP jQuery Plus last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.2, was released on July 31, 2015 (11 years ago).

### Who makes WP jQuery Plus?
WP jQuery Plus is developed and maintained by Zach Schnackel.

### What are the best alternatives to WP jQuery Plus?
The most popular alternatives to WP jQuery Plus are W3 Total Cache (900K+ installs), SpeedyCache (500K+ installs) and Breeze Cache (300K+ installs).


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