Enable jQuery Migrate Helper vs Version Control for jQuery (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Enable jQuery Migrate Helper
80K+ active installs
Free
Version Control for jQuery
6.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Version Control for jQuery has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 7 reviews) while Enable jQuery Migrate Helper leads in active installations (80K+ vs 6.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Enable jQuery Migrate Helper has accumulated 2.4M+ total downloads while Version Control for jQuery has 86K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Enable jQuery Migrate Helper | Version Control for jQuery | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ► | 4.9/5 |
| Total Reviews | 109 | ◄ | 7 |
| Active Installs | 80K+ | ◄ | 6.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 2.4M+ | ◄ | 86K+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 year ago | ◄ | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2020 | 2016 | |
| Age | 6 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.4+ | 5.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.4.1 | 4.0.2 |
Rating Breakdown
Enable jQuery Migrate Helper
Version Control for jQuery
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Enable jQuery Migrate Helper averaged approximately 387 daily downloads while Version Control for jQuery averaged 14.
Recent Reviews
Enable jQuery Migrate Helper Reviews
Great plugin, solved a big issue!
The WooCommerce checkout error was solved and customers can now purchase successfully again. jQuery.Deferred exception: Cannot read properties of undefined (reading ‘defaults’) TypeError: Cannot read
I wish I found this before.
I really do think that you should still include or incorporate jquery migrate files in new versions or updates of wordpress. It’s crazy that you know this is gonna crash a bunch of sites (like thousan
It magically fixed the problem within the website
Congratulations to whoever made this plugin. There were some editor display issues on wordpress and the plugin fixed them. Now clearly I have to go back to the problem to restore the correct functioni
Version Control for jQuery Reviews
Doesn’t apply to wp-admin
I needed to change jquery version in the backend (wp-admin). But aparently it only changes the version on the front end.
Good Temporary Solution.
Several fires put out thanks to this plugin. Thanks.
Saved The Day!
I inherited an older site with a theme that never got updated. Recently, some of the functions started to fail. (drop down navigation, in particular) After much searching, I thought about how the jQ
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