WordPress plugin comparison
Core Framework vs Custom CSS Pro
At a glance
- Core Framework has more active installs: 10K+, against 7K+ for Custom CSS Pro.
- On a typical day, Core Framework is downloaded about 113 times, Custom CSS Pro about 32.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- Core Framework was updated more recently: Nov 3, 2026, against Aug 23, 2026 for Custom CSS Pro.
- Custom CSS Pro is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for Core Framework.
- Custom CSS Pro has been around longer: since 2016, against 2024 for Core Framework.
Line by line
Core Framework leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Core Framework |  Custom CSS Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,422 | #2,658 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 7K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 7.3K | 803 |
| Rating | 5.0(41) | 5.0(15) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.88 | ×0.84 |
| Last release | 5 days ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.0 | – |
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