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Async JavaScript vs Asynchronous Javascript (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Async JavaScript

Async JavaScript

4.7(102)

80K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 years ago
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Asynchronous Javascript

Asynchronous Javascript

3.7(9)

200 active installs

Free

Updated 12 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Async JavaScript has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 102 reviews) and leads in active installations (80K+ vs 200). Both are free WordPress plugins. Async JavaScript has accumulated 2.0M+ total downloads while Asynchronous Javascript has 35K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Async JavaScript
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Asynchronous Javascript3.7/5
Total Reviews
102Async JavaScript
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Asynchronous Javascript9
Active Installs
80K+Async JavaScript
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Asynchronous Javascript200
Total Downloads
2.0M+Async JavaScript
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Asynchronous Javascript35K+
Support Resolution
N/AAsync JavaScript
Asynchronous JavascriptN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoAsync JavaScript
◄
Asynchronous Javascript12 years ago
First Released
2014Async JavaScript
Asynchronous Javascript2013
Age
12 yearsAsync JavaScript
Asynchronous Javascript13 years
WP Requires
4.6+Async JavaScript
Asynchronous Javascript3.5+
PHP Requires
false+Async JavaScript
Asynchronous Javascriptfalse+
Business Model
FreeAsync JavaScript
Asynchronous JavascriptFree
Latest Version
2.21.08.31Async JavaScript
Asynchronous Javascript1.3.5

Rating Breakdown

Async JavaScript

4.7/5(102 reviews)
5
88%
4
4%
3
1%
2
2%
1
5%

Asynchronous Javascript

3.7/5(9 reviews)
5
56%
4
11%
3
0%
2
11%
1
22%

Recent Reviews

Async JavaScript Reviews

by lockbench

Great plugin

A truly great plugin, does exactly what is describing. No extra stuff, great implementation and great support! Thank you!

by gaiusjaugustus

Great plugin and support

I’ve been using this plugin for several months after it was suggested to me by a colleague. The setup was simple, but also gives advanced options that I needed, such as excluding certain scripts. I ha

by W★

Performance promise delivered

Exemplary support, and the plugin does exactly what it promises. This is unfortunately not a given in a time when many other plugins try to cover more and more tasks and end up in dangerous waters. As

Asynchronous Javascript Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Async JavaScript or Asynchronous Javascript more popular?
Async JavaScript has 80K+ active installations while Asynchronous Javascript has 200. Async JavaScript is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Async JavaScript or Asynchronous Javascript?
Async JavaScript has a 4.7/5 rating from 102 reviews, while Asynchronous Javascript has a 3.7/5 rating from 9 reviews.
Are Async JavaScript and Asynchronous Javascript free?
Async JavaScript is free and Asynchronous Javascript is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Async JavaScript or Asynchronous Javascript?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Async JavaScript was last updated 2 years ago and Asynchronous Javascript was last updated 12 years ago.

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