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Asynchronous Javascript vs WP HeadJS (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Asynchronous Javascript

Asynchronous Javascript

3.7(9)

200 active installs

Free

Updated 12 years ago
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WP HeadJS

WP HeadJS

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 13 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Asynchronous Javascript has a higher user rating (3.7/5 from 9 reviews) and leads in active installations (200 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Asynchronous Javascript has accumulated 35K+ total downloads while WP HeadJS has 1.6K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3.7/5Asynchronous Javascript
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WP HeadJSN/A
Total Reviews
9Asynchronous Javascript
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WP HeadJS0
Active Installs
200Asynchronous Javascript
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WP HeadJS10
Total Downloads
35K+Asynchronous Javascript
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WP HeadJS1.6K+
Support Resolution
N/AAsynchronous Javascript
WP HeadJSN/A
Last Updated
12 years agoAsynchronous Javascript
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WP HeadJS13 years ago
First Released
2013Asynchronous Javascript
WP HeadJS2012
Age
13 yearsAsynchronous Javascript
WP HeadJS14 years
WP Requires
3.5+Asynchronous Javascript
WP HeadJS2.9.1+
PHP Requires
false+Asynchronous Javascript
WP HeadJSfalse+
Business Model
FreeAsynchronous Javascript
WP HeadJSFree
Latest Version
1.3.5Asynchronous Javascript
WP HeadJS0.1

Rating Breakdown

Asynchronous Javascript

3.7/5(9 reviews)
5
56%
4
11%
3
0%
2
11%
1
22%

WP HeadJS

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asynchronous Javascript or WP HeadJS more popular?
Asynchronous Javascript has 200 active installations while WP HeadJS has 10. Asynchronous Javascript is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Asynchronous Javascript or WP HeadJS?
Asynchronous Javascript has a 3.7/5 rating from 9 reviews, while WP HeadJS has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Asynchronous Javascript and WP HeadJS free?
Asynchronous Javascript is free and WP HeadJS is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Asynchronous Javascript or WP HeadJS?
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?
Asynchronous Javascript was last updated 12 years ago and WP HeadJS was last updated 13 years ago.

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