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Custom Classes

v1.0.0

by Justin Tadlock · updated 9 years ago

Allows users to create custom classes on a per-post/term basis.

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Rank
#4,523
No change0 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 2,470
2K+ reported · High
Total downloads
28.3K
28,284 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
11 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +41.7% (30d)·Toward 3K+ · ETA ~16d

Custom Classes at a glance

Custom Classes is a WordPress plugin by Justin Tadlock with 2K+ active installs, the #4,523 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 12 times, 42% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 11 reviews. Version 1.0.0 came out on Nov 28, 2017, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.8.34. Among the 30 plugins tagged “classes”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2012.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

263 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Custom Classes Compare series
Downloads over time: 26 days across 1 series.51015Oct 9Oct 13Oct 17Oct 22Oct 26Oct 30Nov 3Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.8.34
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DateCustom Classes
Nov 3, 202615
Nov 2, 202612
Nov 1, 202618
Oct 31, 202615
Oct 30, 20269
Oct 29, 202614
Oct 28, 20266
Oct 27, 202612
Oct 26, 202617
Oct 25, 202611
Oct 24, 20268
Oct 23, 202616
Oct 22, 20269
Oct 21, 202610
Oct 20, 20269
Oct 19, 202614
Oct 18, 20263
Oct 17, 20265
Oct 16, 202610
Oct 15, 20267
Oct 14, 20267
Oct 13, 20265
Oct 12, 20267
Oct 11, 20268
Oct 10, 20268
Oct 9, 20268

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 2,472 · -0.4% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.2.5K2.5KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.8.34
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 20262,472
Nov 7, 20262,474
Nov 5, 20262,475
Nov 4, 20262,474
Nov 3, 20262,473
Nov 2, 20262,474
Nov 1, 20262,473
Oct 31, 20262,477
Oct 30, 20262,480
Oct 29, 20262,484
Oct 28, 20262,484
Oct 27, 20262,483

Rank over time

#4,523 · up 4 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 14 days across 1 series.#4.5K#4.5KOct 16Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.8.34
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#4,523
Nov 7, 2026#4,523
Nov 6, 2026#4,516
Nov 5, 2026#4,519
Nov 4, 2026#4,519
Nov 3, 2026#4,521
Nov 2, 2026#4,517
Nov 1, 2026#4,522
Oct 31, 2026#4,516
Oct 30, 2026#4,517
Oct 29, 2026#4,519
Oct 28, 2026#4,528
Oct 27, 2026#4,525
Oct 16, 2026#4,527

Growth %

Average -0.04% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-0.1%0%0.1%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 2026-0.08%
Nov 7, 2026-0.02%
Nov 5, 2026+0.04%
Nov 4, 2026+0.04%
Nov 3, 2026-0.04%
Nov 2, 2026+0.04%
Nov 1, 2026-0.16%
Oct 31, 2026-0.12%
Oct 30, 2026-0.16%
Oct 29, 20260.00%
Oct 28, 2026+0.04%

Active installs band

2K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.1.9K2K2.1KOct 16Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.8.34
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 20262K+
Nov 7, 20262K+
Nov 6, 20262K+
Nov 5, 20262K+
Nov 4, 20262K+
Nov 3, 20262K+
Nov 2, 20262K+
Nov 1, 20262K+
Oct 31, 20262K+
Oct 30, 20262K+
Oct 29, 20262K+
Oct 28, 20262K+
Oct 27, 20262K+
Oct 16, 20262K+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #4528 → #4519
    • Tested up to 4.8.33 → 4.8.34

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v1.093%
  • v0.16.9%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★11 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.0.0
Requires WordPress
4.8
Tested up to
4.8.34
Requires PHP
5.3
First released
Feb 6, 2012
Last updated
Nov 28, 2017
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Custom Classes

How many websites use Custom Classes?

Custom Classes is active on 2K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #4,523 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Custom Classes been downloaded?

28,284 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 12 times. See download stats

When was Custom Classes last updated?

Version 1.0.0 came out on Nov 28, 2017 (8 years ago). See every release

Is Custom Classes compatible with the latest WordPress?

Custom Classes’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.8.34, 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.

Does Custom Classes have known security vulnerabilities?

No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Custom Classes. See its security record

Is Custom Classes still maintained?

Its last release was 8 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Custom Classes have?

5.0 out of 5 from 11 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to Custom Classes?

The plugins most like Custom Classes, by the tags they share, are Widget CSS Classes (80K+), Widget Classes (1K+) and Custom Menu Class (200+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

5.0

★★★★★

11 reviews

  • 5 stars: 11 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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Custom Classes
Estimated installs≈ 2,470
Reported installs2K+
Rating5.0
Reviews11
Total downloads28.3K
AuthorJustin Tadlock
First releasedFeb 6, 2012
Version1.0.0
Requires WP4.8
Requires PHP5.3
Last updatedNov 28, 2017

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