CSS JS Manager, Async JavaScript, Defer… vs A faster website! (aka defer.js) (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
CSS JS Manager, Async JavaScript, Defer…
1.0K+ active installs
Free
A faster website! (aka defer.js)
300 active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, A faster website! (aka defer.js) has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 45 reviews) while CSS JS Manager, Async JavaScript, Defer… leads in active installations (1.0K+ vs 300). Both are free WordPress plugins. CSS JS Manager, Async JavaScript, Defer… has accumulated 172K+ total downloads while A faster website! (aka defer.js) has 38K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | CSS JS Manager, Async JavaScript, Defer… | A faster website! (aka defer.js) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ► | 4.9/5 |
| Total Reviews | 90 | ◄ | 45 |
| Active Installs | 1.0K+ | ◄ | 300 |
| Total Downloads | 172K+ | ◄ | 38K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 days ago | ◄ | 7 months ago |
| First Released | 2019 | 2017 | |
| Age | 7 years | 9 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0.1+ | 4.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 7.2+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.4.49.70 | 3.0.1 |
Rating Breakdown
CSS JS Manager, Async JavaScript, Defer…
A faster website! (aka defer.js)
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
CSS JS Manager, Async JavaScript, Defer… Reviews
Excelente herramienta y muy intuitiva
He probado varios gestores de código y este es, sin duda, uno de los más limpios y fáciles de usar. Cumple exactamente con lo que promete sin sobrecargar el sitio. ¡Muy recomendado!
Good Plugin
This plugin works very well
Simple and useful
I switched from another plugin to this one and I’m happy with how it works.
A faster website! (aka defer.js) Reviews
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