Use Google Libraries vs jQuery Manager for WordPress (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
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, jQuery Manager for WordPress has a higher user rating (5/5 from 113 reviews) while Use Google Libraries leads in active installations (10K+ vs 8.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Use Google Libraries has accumulated 748K+ total downloads while jQuery Manager for WordPress has 87K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Use Google Libraries | jQuery Manager for WordPress | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 47 | ► | 113 |
| Active Installs | 10K+ | ◄ | 8.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 748K+ | ◄ | 87K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 8 years ago | ► | 5 years ago |
| First Released | 2008 | 2019 | |
| Age | 18 years | 7 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.4+ | 4.9+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 5.6+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.6.2.3 | 1.10.6 |
Rating Breakdown
Use Google Libraries
jQuery Manager for WordPress
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Use Google Libraries averaged approximately 11 daily downloads while jQuery Manager for WordPress averaged 9.
Recent Reviews
Use Google Libraries Reviews
Works with some modifications
Since this hasn’t been updated in forever, some modifications are needed to enable the plugin due to version checking. debug.log will show: Not yet qualified with this version of WordPress. Bypass
This Plugin is Outdated!
Plugin has not been updated in awhile – 6 years+How to fix: WordPress post edit area – white text white backgroundYou can actually select the white paragraph text to highlight it, and copy-paste it in
Not working anymore
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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.
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