Browser Specific CSS
v0.3by Adrian Hanft · updated 13 years ago
The Browser Specific CSS Plugin allows you to easily target specific browsers and operating systems from your theme's stylesheet using regular cs …
- Rank
- #14,928
- Down2 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 140
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 10.2K
- 10,176 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 4 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Browser Specific CSS at a glance
Browser Specific CSS is a WordPress plugin by Adrian Hanft with 100+ active installs, the #14,928 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Version 0.3 came out on Nov 2, 2013, more than 13 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 2.9.2. It leads the 16 plugins tagged “ie6”. It was first released in 2009.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats82 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Browser Specific CSS |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 4 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 140 · -4.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 140 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 140 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 140 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 139 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 139 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 139 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 139 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 138 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 139 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 138 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 138 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 147 |
Rank over time
#14,928 · up 120 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #14,928 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #14,926 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #14,912 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #14,904 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #14,996 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #14,966 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #14,965 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #15,007 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #15,025 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #14,978 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #15,077 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #15,084 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #15,048 |
Growth %
Average -0.41% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.72% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.72% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.72% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.72% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -6.12% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.3100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★4 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.3
- Requires WordPress
- 2.0.2
- Tested up to
- 2.9.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Dec 13, 2009
- Last updated
- Nov 2, 2013
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Browser Specific CSS
How many websites use Browser Specific CSS?
Browser Specific CSS is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #14,928 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Browser Specific CSS been downloaded?
10,176 times in total since 2009. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was Browser Specific CSS last updated?
Version 0.3 came out on Nov 2, 2013 (13 years ago).
Is Browser Specific CSS compatible with the latest WordPress?
Browser Specific CSS’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 2.9.2, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Browser Specific CSS still maintained?
Its last release was 13 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Browser Specific CSS have?
5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Browser Specific CSS?
The plugins most like Browser Specific CSS, by the tags they share, are Awebsome! Browser Selector (100+), WPG Detect Browser (100+) and Simple Custom CSS Plugin (100K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
4 reviews
- 5 stars: 4 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 140 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 4 |
| Total downloads | 10.2K |
| Author | Adrian Hanft |
| First released | Dec 13, 2009 |
| Version | 0.3 |
| Requires WP | 2.0.2 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 2, 2013 |
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