Technology report · JavaScript library
jQuery usage report
jQuery was detected on 25,994 of the 66,086 websites scanned, a share of 39.3%, as of 2026-10-28. It is classed as a JavaScript library. Where a version could be read, 3.7.1 leads clearly, and the sites using it most often run on PHP and WordPress.
- 25,994websites using it
- 39.3%of 66,086 scanned websites with a detected technology
- 18,932websites exposing a version
- 2026-10-28data date
Industry data is available for 7,282 jQuery sites. News and media leads with 960 sites, or 13.2%. Education follows with 793 sites (10.9%), then nonprofits with 633 (8.7%), software and SaaS with 614 (8.4%) and e-commerce and retail with 594 (8.2%). The mix is fairly spread out, with no industry dominating.
Among sites running jQuery, PHP appears on 15,302 (58.9%) and WordPress on 11,838 (45.5%). Google Tag Manager is present on 11,388 (43.8%) and Cloudflare on 9,764 (37.6%). jQuery Migrate shows up on 9,251 sites (35.6%), Google Analytics on 8,753 (33.7%), Google Fonts on 8,646 (33.3%) and Font Awesome on 7,620 (29.3%).
A version was identified for 18,932 sites. Version 3.7.1 is by far the most common at 9,198 sites. Next come 3.6.0 with 1,474 sites, 1.12.4 with 1,048, 3.5.1 with 1,026, 3.3.1 with 587 and 3.4.1 with 493. Sites such as the-leaky-cauldron.org, chamilo.org, secession.at and rock-chips.com are among the examples detected.
Industries using jQuery
| Industry | Websites | Share of 7,282 classified |
|---|---|---|
| News and media | 960 | 13.2% |
| Education | 793 | 10.9% |
| Nonprofits | 633 | 8.7% |
| Software and SaaS | 614 | 8.4% |
| E-commerce and retail | 594 | 8.2% |
Technologies used together with jQuery
| Technology | Websites | Share of jQuery sites |
|---|---|---|
| PHP | 15,302 | 58.9% |
| WordPress | 11,838 | 45.5% |
| Google Tag Manager | 11,388 | 43.8% |
| Cloudflare | 9,764 | 37.6% |
| jQuery Migrate | 9,251 | 35.6% |
| Google Analytics | 8,753 | 33.7% |
| Google Fonts | 8,646 | 33.3% |
| Font Awesome | 7,620 | 29.3% |
jQuery versions
| Version | Websites |
|---|---|
| 3.7.1 | 9,198 |
| 3.6.0 | 1,474 |
| 1.12.4 | 1,048 |
| 3.5.1 | 1,026 |
| 3.3.1 | 587 |
| 3.4.1 | 493 |
Example company websites
the-leaky-cauldron.org, chamilo.org, connect4qi.ca, secession.at, rock-chips.com
FAQ
- How many websites use jQuery?
- jQuery was found on 25,994 of the 66,086 websites scanned, which is 39.3%. The figures reflect the scan data dated 2026-10-28.
- Which jQuery version is most common?
- Version 3.7.1 is the most common, found on 9,198 sites. A version could be identified for 18,932 sites in total. Version 3.6.0 comes next with 1,474 sites.
- Which industries use jQuery most?
- Among the 7,282 jQuery sites with a known industry, news and media leads with 960 sites (13.2%). Education has 793 sites (10.9%) and nonprofits have 633 (8.7%).
- What technologies are commonly found alongside jQuery?
- PHP is the most frequent companion at 58.9% of jQuery sites, or 15,302 sites. WordPress is on 45.5%, Google Tag Manager on 43.8% and Cloudflare on 37.6%.
- Are older jQuery versions still in use?
- Yes. Version 1.12.4 appears on 1,048 sites, and 3.3.1 on 587 sites. These sit alongside newer releases such as 3.5.1 on 1,026 sites and 3.6.0 on 1,474 sites.
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