20 years later, #jQuery still runs on ~66% of all websites!
Even with modern frameworks and native browser APIs, it remains deeply embedded across the web thanks to platforms like WordPress, Drupal, and legacy codebases.
Read the full retrospective: https://www.infoq.com/news/2026/09/jquery-20-years/
jQuery, created by John Resig and released in 2006, is a JavaScript library that simplifies HTML manipulation, event handling, animation, and Ajax. It enabled easier web development by providing an accessible API across browsers. While its use has declined with the rise of modern frameworks, jQuery remains prevalent on a significant portion of websites today.
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