CSS File Selector
v1.0.4by Chrgiga · updated 12 years ago
Select files CSS and/or write CSS rules to any single page or post
- Rank
- #25,175
- Down3 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 31
- 30+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 5.4K
- 5,425 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 3 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
CSS File Selector at a glance
CSS File Selector is a WordPress plugin by Chrgiga with 30+ active installs, the #25,175 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 50% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 1.0.4 came out on Jan 7, 2015, more than 11 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.1.42. Among the 2 plugins tagged “file css”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats33 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | CSS File Selector |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 31 · +10.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 31 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 30 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 30 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 27 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 27 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 28 |
Rank over time
#25,175 · up 183 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #25,175 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #25,172 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #25,100 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #25,405 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #25,434 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #25,290 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #25,341 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #25,358 |
Growth %
Average +0.85% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +3.33% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +11.11% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +3.85% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -3.70% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +3.85% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -7.14% |
Active installs band
30+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 20+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.4
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 4.1.42
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Dec 24, 2014
- Last updated
- Jan 7, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about CSS File Selector
How many websites use CSS File Selector?
CSS File Selector is active on 30+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #25,175 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has CSS File Selector been downloaded?
5,425 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was CSS File Selector last updated?
Version 1.0.4 came out on Jan 7, 2015 (11 years ago).
Is CSS File Selector compatible with the latest WordPress?
CSS File Selector’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.1.42, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is CSS File Selector still maintained?
Its last release was 11 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does CSS File Selector have?
5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to CSS File Selector?
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Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
3 reviews
- 5 stars: 3 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 31 |
| Reported installs | 30+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 3 |
| Total downloads | 5.4K |
| Author | Chrgiga |
| First released | Dec 24, 2014 |
| Version | 1.0.4 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jan 7, 2015 |
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