WordPress plugin comparison
Custom CSS to External File vs xSpeed Cache
At a glance
- xSpeed Cache has more active installs: 10K+, against 20+ for Custom CSS to External File.
- On a typical day, xSpeed Cache is downloaded about 1,149 times, Custom CSS to External File about 1.
- Custom CSS to External File has no reviews yet.
- xSpeed Cache was updated more recently: Nov 8, 2026, against May 14, 2025 for Custom CSS to External File.
- xSpeed Cache is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.8.12 for Custom CSS to External File.
- Custom CSS to External File has been around longer: since 2025, against 2026 for xSpeed Cache.
Line by line
xSpeed Cache leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Custom CSS to External File |  xSpeed Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #26,106 | #1,646 |
| Active installs | 20+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 38 | 46.8K |
| Rating | No ratings | 5.0(24) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 6.8.12 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.06 | ×1.16 |
| Last release | 1 year ago | 2 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | 7.4 |
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