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jQuery Manager for WordPress

By Remzi Cavdar

Developer Tools & Customization / Code Snippets & Custom Code

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

jQuery Manager for WordPress Review - In-Depth Analysis

Manage jQuery and jQuery Migrate on your WordPress site. Activate specific versions and debug easily.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.85/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 113+ reviews)

Active Installations

7,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Manage jQuery and jQuery Migrate on a WordPress website, activating a specific version as needed. This plugin serves as the ultimate jQuery debugging tool for WordPress users.

It allows users to update jQuery, remove jQuery Migrate, and get notified of any jQuery updates. You can also manage your jQuery installation with ease.

Key features include the ability to remove jQuery Migrate, an updater for jQuery, and the option to select specific versions of jQuery and jQuery Migrate. Developers will find a debug mode useful for troubleshooting.

Active support is provided through the WordPress support forum and GitHub issues page. The plugin requires PHP 5.6 or higher to function properly.

When activated, the latest stable versions of jQuery and jQuery Migrate are added to your site, with settings available for customization. This plugin is open source, inviting contributions from the community.

Comparing to Alternatives

jQuery Manager for WordPress is a specialized plugin focused on managing jQuery versions, with several other plugins available that offer broader custom code management features.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Specialized focus on managing jQuery versions for compatibility.
High user satisfaction with a 5-star average rating.
No known security vulnerabilities, ensuring safe use.
Simple interface with clear debug labels for front-end visibility.
Effectively restores functionality on sites broken by jQuery version updates.

Weaknesses

Lacks support for the latest jquery-migrate.min.js versions as noted by some users.
Does not automatically roll back changes upon deactivation.
Limited to jQuery management, lacking broader custom code features.
No pro version or advanced premium features available.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a perfect 5-star average rating from 113 reviews, users overwhelmingly praise the plugin's effectiveness and simplicity, with no recorded low-star complaints.

Positive highlights

'Fantastic and sanity saving' - n1ck0
'Quick solution if use old version of jquery' - gauravsingh12
'Thank you for the updates!' - Oclair
'Great' - ayhanrv
'It works for what I need.' - bimbles mcpippens

Common complaints

Weaknesses

No support for newer jquery-migrate.min.js versions as some plugins require.
Does not revert changes automatically when deactivated.
Limited functionality strictly to jQuery management.
No premium support or advanced features due to lack of pro version.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users needing a straightforward solution to manage and revert jQuery versions on WordPress sites, especially to fix compatibility issues caused by WordPress updates.

Not ideal for

Users seeking comprehensive custom code management or those requiring support for the latest jquery-migrate scripts and automatic rollback features.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers full functionality to manage jQuery versions and includes helpful debug labels without any cost.

Final Verdict

jQuery Manager for WordPress excels as a niche plugin that effectively addresses jQuery compatibility issues with a flawless user satisfaction record and no known security risks. Its focused functionality and ease of use make it an excellent choice for users facing jQuery-related problems after WordPress updates.

However, its limited scope and lack of support for newer jquery-migrate versions may not suit all users, especially those needing broader custom code management or advanced features. Overall, it provides great value as a free, reliable tool for managing jQuery versions on WordPress sites.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free jQuery Manager for WordPress plugin.

jQuery

jQuery Manager

jQuery Update

jQuery Updater

jQuery Migrate

Screenshots

FAQ

Short answer: probably. Long answer: I honestly don’t know for sure. As far as I know I didn’t use specific PHP 7 features. I made a simple plugin. That’s why I recommend a minimum of PHP 5.6. Also I do specific tests to ensure that I stay compatible with PHP 5.6