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Async JavaScript vs Head.WP (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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Head.WP

Head.WP

0(0)

10 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 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Async JavaScript has accumulated 2.0M+ total downloads while Head.WP has 2.7K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Async JavaScript
◄
Head.WPN/A
Total Reviews
102Async JavaScript
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Head.WP0
Active Installs
80K+Async JavaScript
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Head.WP10
Total Downloads
2.0M+Async JavaScript
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Head.WP2.7K+
Support Resolution
N/AAsync JavaScript
Head.WPN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoAsync JavaScript
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Head.WP12 years ago
First Released
2014Async JavaScript
Head.WP2013
Age
12 yearsAsync JavaScript
Head.WP13 years
WP Requires
4.6+Async JavaScript
Head.WP3.2+
PHP Requires
false+Async JavaScript
Head.WPfalse+
Business Model
FreeAsync JavaScript
Head.WPFree
Latest Version
2.21.08.31Async JavaScript
Head.WP2.0.3

Rating Breakdown

Async JavaScript

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

Head.WP

0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

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

Head.WP Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Async JavaScript or Head.WP more popular?
Async JavaScript has 80K+ active installations while Head.WP has 10. Async JavaScript is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Async JavaScript or Head.WP?
Async JavaScript has a 4.7/5 rating from 102 reviews, while Head.WP has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Async JavaScript and Head.WP free?
Async JavaScript is free and Head.WP is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Async JavaScript or Head.WP?
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 Head.WP was last updated 12 years ago.

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