WordPress plugin comparison
Smart CSS Auto Loader vs Simple CSS
At a glance
- Simple CSS has more active installs: 80K+, against 100+ for Smart CSS Auto Loader.
- On a typical day, Simple CSS is downloaded about 74 times, Smart CSS Auto Loader about 4.
- Smart CSS Auto Loader is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews, against 4.9 from 60 reviews.
- Simple CSS was updated more recently: Sep 15, 2025, against Apr 17, 2024 for Smart CSS Auto Loader.
- Simple CSS is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.8.12, against 6.3.14 for Smart CSS Auto Loader.
Line by line
Simple CSS leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Smart CSS Auto Loader |  Simple CSS |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #14,409 | #544 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 80K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 81 | 2K |
| Rating | 5.0(6) | 4.9(60) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.3.14 | 6.8.12 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.04 | ×0.54 |
| Last release | 2 years ago | 1 year ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.4 | – |
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