WordPress plugin comparison
Instant CSS vs WP Add Custom CSS
At a glance
- WP Add Custom CSS has more active installs: 60K+, against 3K+ for Instant CSS.
- On a typical day, WP Add Custom CSS is downloaded about 115 times, Instant CSS about 15.
- Instant CSS is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 15 reviews, against 4.8 from 89 reviews.
- WP Add Custom CSS was updated more recently: Aug 14, 2025, against Sep 21, 2023 for Instant CSS.
- WP Add Custom CSS is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.8.12, against 6.3.14 for Instant CSS.
- WP Add Custom CSS has been around longer: since 2014, against 2019 for Instant CSS.
Line by line
WP Add Custom CSS leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Instant CSS |  WP Add Custom CSS |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #4,106 | #673 |
| Active installs | 3K+ | 60K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 463 | 3.6K |
| Rating | 4.9(15) | 4.8(89) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 6.3.14 | 6.8.12 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.05 | ×0.49 |
| Last release | 3 years ago | 1 year ago |
| Requires PHP | – | – |
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