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jQuery Updater

v3.7.1.3
by Ramoonus · 4.5 (64 reviews)

This plugin updates jQuery to the latest stable version on your website.

30K+ active installs Updated Jul 18, 2024 Tested to 6.6.2 Requires PHP 5.6
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About jQuery Updater

This plugin updates your jQuery to the latest stable version, which may not be available in WordPress. It also includes jQuery Migrate for compatibility. If you encounter any issues, you can report them on the WordPress.org Support Forums.

Frequently asked questions

What does this plugin do?
This plugin updates jQuery to the latest official stable version, which is most likely not available within the latest stable release of WordPress. jQuery Migrate is also included for backwards compatibility.
Does this plugin replace any files?
No, this plugin does not replace any files. Deactivating the plugin will return your site to its original state.
Is it necessary to upgrade if WordPress 5.6 includes an up-to-date version of jQuery 3?
In most cases, upgrading should not be necessary if WordPress 5.6 already includes an up-to-date version of jQuery 3.
What should I do if I encounter any bugs?
Please post bug reports and requests for help on the WordPress.org Support Forums. If you run into any bugs, turning off this plugin will fully deactivate everything.
What are the upcoming features in development?
The upcoming features in development include an options screen to enable/disable, an option to choose a specific jQuery version, and automatic cache flushing. For more information on the development, you can visit the plugin's GitHub page.

Changelog

3.7.1.1

3.7.1.1

3.7.1

3.7.0

3.6.4

3.6.3

3.6.2

3.6.1

  • Updated to jQuery 3.6.1
  • Include slim version (not in use)
  • Supports WordPress 6.1

3.6.0.2

  • Supports WordPress 6.0
  • Updated jQuery Migrate to 3.4.0
  • Included map files (by WPorg forum request)
  • Included short.debug.js

3.6.0.1

  • Fixes missing jQuery Migrate minified file
  • Supports WordPress 5.8
  • Supports WordPress 5.9

3.6.0

  • Updated jQuery to 3.6.0
  • Updated jQuery Migrate to 3.3.2
  • Requires atleast WordPress 5.6+
  • Supports WordPress 5.7
  • Improved readme

3.5.1.2

  • Bumped supported version to WordPress 5.5
  • Removed (hidden) options screen for now

3.5.1.1

  • Bugfix: Fixed a typo

3.5.1

3.5.0

3.4.1.3

  • registering scripts not queuing

3.4.1.2

  • Reverted back queuing

3.4.1.1

As requested on the wordpress.org support forms:
* Added jQuery (update) to the login screen
* Improved queuing

3.4.1

3.4.0

3.3.1

3.3.0

3.2.1

  • Updated jQuery to 3.2.1

3.2.0

  • Updated jQuery to 3.2.0
  • Removed upgrade notice

3.1.1

  • Updated jQuery to 3.1.1

3.1.0

  • Updated jQuery to 3.1.0
  • Updated minimum supported WordPress version to 4.2 (from 4.0)
  • Validated and tested with WordPress version 4.6

3.0.0

2.2.4

  • Updated jQuery to 2.2.4
  • Updated jQuery Migrate to 1.4.1

2.2.3

2.2.2

2.2.1

2.2.0.1

  • Updated jQuery Migrate to 1.3.1
  • Removed unused files

2.2.0

2.1.4

  • Updated jQuery to 2.1.4
  • Updated Readme

2.1.3

  • Updated jQuery to 2.1.3
  • Fixed a bug with jQuery Migrate not properly loading
  • Updated minimum WordPress version to 3.9
  • Removed some unit testing scripts

2.1.1

  • Updated jQuery to 2.1.1

2.1.0

  • Updated jQuery to 2.1.0

2.0.3

  • Updated jQuery to 2.0.3
  • Updated jQuery Migrate to 1.2.1
  • Improved documentation with FAQ and removed screenshots. (who wants to see screenshots of javascript?)
  • Added jQuery 1.x as fallback
  • Fallback: Updated jQuery to 1.10.2
  • Since WordPress 3.6 this plugin cannot break the dashboard.

2.0.0.1 / 2.0.0.2

2.0.0

jQuery 2.0 has the same API as jQuery 1.9, but does not support Internet Explorer 6, 7, or 8. All the notes in the jQuery 1.9 Upgrade Guide apply here as well. Since IE 6/7/8 are still relatively common, we recommend using the 1.x version unless you are certain no IE 6/7/8 users are visiting the site.

1.9.1

1.9.0

  • Updated jQuery to 1.9.0

1.8.3

  • Updated jQuery to 1.8.3
  • Improved code styling and documentation

1.8.2

  • Updated jQuery to 1.8.2
  • Fixed a bug in the Dashboard
  • Minor code improvement

1.8.1

  • Updated jQuery to 1.8.1

1.8.0

1.7.2

  • Updated jQuery to 1.7.2
  • Readme fix

1.7.1

  • Updated jQuery to 1.7.1 releasenotes
  • Minor code optimalisation
  • Readme update

1.7.0

  • Updated jQuery to 1.7 releasenotes
  • Readme update
  • Minor code optimalisation

1.6.4

1.6.3

  • Updated jQuery to 1.6.3

1.6.2.1

  • Updated jQuery to 1.6.3 rc 1 (minified)

1.6.2

  • Updated jQuery to 1.6.2 (minified)

1.6.1.1.1

  • Promise: less numbers when 1.6.2 comes out
  • Updated jQuery to 1.6.2 rc 1 (
  • Warning beta release: unminified, un-conflicted

1.6.1.1

  • Adds jQuery.noConflict(); to the javascript file for compatibility

1.6.1

  • Updated jQuery to 1.6.1

1.6.0.1

  • jQuery 1.6.1 rc 1 (fixes a known WP bug untill 3.2 is released)

1.6.0

  • Equals 1.1.2 but has the same number as jQuery

1.1.2

  • jQuery 1.6.0

1.1.1

  • Loads the javascript from the plugin directory instead of googles server.

1.1.0

  • Added jQuery 1.5.2.min to the javascript directory
  • Removed jQuery UI to a seperate plugin

1.0.1

  • Updated jQuery UI to 1.8.12 (on Googles CDN)
  • Fixed version 1..0 (should be 1.0)

1.0

  • First version, uses jQuery 1.5.2 on Googles CDN

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