jQuery Manager for WordPress vs Version Control for jQuery (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
jQuery Manager for WordPress
8.0K+ active installs
Free
Version Control for jQuery
6.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, jQuery Manager for WordPress has a higher user rating (5/5 from 113 reviews) and leads in active installations (8.0K+ vs 6.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. jQuery Manager for WordPress has accumulated 87K+ total downloads while Version Control for jQuery has 86K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | jQuery Manager for WordPress | Version Control for jQuery | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | 4.9/5 |
| Total Reviews | 113 | ◄ | 7 |
| Active Installs | 8.0K+ | ◄ | 6.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 87K+ | ◄ | 86K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 5 years ago | ► | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2019 | 2016 | |
| Age | 7 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.9+ | 5.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.10.6 | 4.0.2 |
Rating Breakdown
jQuery Manager for WordPress
Version Control for jQuery
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, jQuery Manager for WordPress averaged approximately 9 daily downloads while Version Control for jQuery averaged 14.
Recent Reviews
jQuery Manager for WordPress Reviews
Thank You!
I run this on a website which has a paid premium theme for a music band. I make wordpress websites myself but the drop of jquery support on wordpress broke some of the functionality. What just works
Quick solution if use old version of jquery
Quick solution if use old version of jquery
terrible review nagging!
meh, it works for what I need.
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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