Asynchronous Javascript
Limited data: Asynchronous Javascript has under 1,000 active installs and less than 12 weeks of history, so we do not rate it yet.
Capped at 39: a vulnerability has no patch.
| Ownership | 100 |
|---|---|
| Maintenance | 0 |
| Security | 35 |
| Support | No data |
| Reputation | No data |
Quick answers
- Is Asynchronous Javascript still maintained?
- No. Last release 2 Nov 2013, over 13 years ago. 2 Nov 2013 · wordpress.org
- Who owns Asynchronous Javascript, and has it changed hands?
- No change recorded. 4 Nov 2026 · SVN log
- Was Asynchronous Javascript removed from wordpress.org?
- No. Listed on wordpress.org as of 4 Nov 2026. 4 Nov 2026 · wordpress.org
- Is Asynchronous Javascript safe?
- No. 1 known vulnerability has no fix in the current version. 27 Jan 2026 · Wordfence Intelligence
- Is the latest Asynchronous Javascript update safe to install?
- No ownership change before 1.3.5. No one-star spike after it. 2 Nov 2013 · Release history
Active signals
Facts we detected, with links to the source.
- CriticalSEC-2Vulnerability published 27 Jan 2026 still has no fix after 14 days. Disable or replace the plugin. No fix has been released.10 Feb 2026Evidence
- CriticalMNT-1No release in 158 months (last release 2 Nov 2013). Plan a replacement if the plugin is important to your site.2 Nov 2014Evidence
- WarningMNT-2Tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, 36 major versions behind 7.1.4. Plan a replacement if the plugin is important to your site.3 Nov 2026Evidence
Ownership timeline
Who commits to the plugin's code on wordpress.org, over time.
No ownership change since 2013.
Maintenance
- Last release
- 13 years ago
- Releases, 24 months
- 0
- Tested up to
- 3.5 vs 7.1
- Requires PHP
- not stated supported 8.2+
| Q1 2024 | 0 |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 0 |
| Q3 2024 | 0 |
| Q4 2024 | 0 |
| Q1 2025 | 0 |
| Q2 2025 | 0 |
| Q3 2025 | 0 |
| Q4 2025 | 0 |
| Q1 2026 | 0 |
| Q2 2026 | 0 |
| Q3 2026 | 0 |
| Q4 2026 | 0 |
Last release 2 Nov 2013. Tested up to 3.5, 36 major versions behind WordPress 7.1.
Reputation
Last 90 days: no reviews. Lifetime: 3.7.
| 5 star | 5 |
|---|---|
| 4 star | 1 |
| 3 star | 0 |
| 2 star | 1 |
| 1 star | 2 |
Security record
1 vulnerability in 24 months, 1 with no fix in the current version.
| Published | Issue | CVSS | Affected | Fixed in | Days to patch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jan 2026 | Asynchronous Javascript <= 1.3.5 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting | 6.1 | <= 1.3.5 | No fix | n/a |
Sources: Wordfence Intelligence, CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities, readme changelogs.
Support
Support history appears after our first snapshots of the forum counts.
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Healthier alternatives
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Facts
| Version | 1.3.5 |
|---|---|
| Author | Paris Holley |
| Added | 18 Jan 2013 |
| Last updated | 2 Nov 2013 |
| Active installs | 100+ |
| Requires WordPress | 3.5 |
| Tested up to | 3.5.2 |
| Requires PHP | not stated |
| Category | not stated |
| Tags | JS, async, headjs, javascript, asynchronous |
Other plugins by this author: MANTIS Ad Network
Questions
Is Asynchronous Javascript still maintained?
No. Last release 2 Nov 2013, over 13 years ago.
Who owns Asynchronous Javascript, and has it changed hands?
No change recorded.
Was Asynchronous Javascript removed from wordpress.org?
No. Listed on wordpress.org as of 4 Nov 2026.
Is Asynchronous Javascript safe?
No. 1 known vulnerability has no fix in the current version.
Is the latest Asynchronous Javascript update safe to install?
No ownership change before 1.3.5. No one-star spike after it.