WordPress plugin comparison
Less Theme Support vs WP-LESS
At a glance
- WP-LESS has more active installs: 10K+, against 10+ for Less Theme Support.
- On a typical day, WP-LESS is downloaded about 42 times, Less Theme Support about 1.
- Less Theme Support has no reviews yet.
- WP-LESS was updated more recently: May 14, 2025, against Apr 20, 2014 for Less Theme Support.
- WP-LESS is tested with a newer WordPress: 5.8.19, against 3.9.40 for Less Theme Support.
- WP-LESS has been around longer: since 2009, against 2014 for Less Theme Support.
Line by line
WP-LESS leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Less Theme Support |  WP-LESS |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #46,607 | #1,905 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 21 | 905 |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.6(19) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 3.9.40 | 5.8.19 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×0.09 |
| Last release | 12 years ago | 1 year ago |
| Requires PHP | – | – |
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