WordPress plugin comparison
CompileKit vs LESS Compiler
At a glance
- Both have 10+ active installs.
- On a typical day, CompileKit is downloaded about 3 times, LESS Compiler about 1.
- CompileKit was updated more recently: Sep 30, 2026, against Oct 10, 2014 for LESS Compiler.
- CompileKit is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 4.0.38 for LESS Compiler.
- LESS Compiler has been around longer: since 2014, against 2025 for CompileKit.
Line by line
CompileKit leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  CompileKit |  LESS Compiler |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #30,686 | #46,294 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 74 | 21 |
| Rating | No ratings | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 4.0.38 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.13 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 12 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | – |
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