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Async JavaScript vs Code Embed (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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Code Embed

Code Embed

4.4(45)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 weeks 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 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Async JavaScript has accumulated 2.0M+ total downloads while Code Embed has 514K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Async JavaScript
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Code Embed4.4/5
Total Reviews
102Async JavaScript
◄
Code Embed45
Active Installs
80K+Async JavaScript
◄
Code Embed10K+
Total Downloads
2.0M+Async JavaScript
◄
Code Embed514K+
Support Resolution
N/AAsync JavaScript
Code EmbedN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoAsync JavaScript
►
Code Embed2 weeks ago
First Released
2014Async JavaScript
Code Embed2009
Age
12 yearsAsync JavaScript
Code Embed17 years
WP Requires
4.6+Async JavaScript
Code Embed4.6+
PHP Requires
false+Async JavaScript
Code Embed7.4+
Business Model
FreeAsync JavaScript
Code EmbedFree
Latest Version
2.21.08.31Async JavaScript
Code Embed2.5.2

Rating Breakdown

Async JavaScript

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

Code Embed

4.4/5(45 reviews)
5
84%
4
0%
3
0%
2
2%
1
13%

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

Code Embed Reviews

by nick0488

Not Helpful

I was working on a client site and I can someone had installed code embed previously but somehow it got forgetten about. Its putting in code even when deactivated.But I have no way of adding code neve

by kimberean

No FAQ – not able to use it

Although page says “see FAQ” there is NO FAQ. Wasted a lot of time trying to get this to work. Someone raised this a year ago and no change has been made. Clearly no support or interest in helping

by ritadevine

useful plugin

I have good experience with it. Nice plugin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Async JavaScript or Code Embed more popular?
Async JavaScript has 80K+ active installations while Code Embed has 10K+. Async JavaScript is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Async JavaScript or Code Embed?
Async JavaScript has a 4.7/5 rating from 102 reviews, while Code Embed has a 4.4/5 rating from 45 reviews.
Are Async JavaScript and Code Embed free?
Async JavaScript is free and Code Embed is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Async JavaScript or Code Embed?
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 Code Embed was last updated 2 weeks ago.

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