Custom CSS
v1.4.0by FRESHFACE · updated 9 years ago
Add custom CSS, JS, PHP, tracking code. Very easy to use!
- Rank
- #7,029
- Down14 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 955
- 900+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 70.3K
- 70,263 all-time
- Rating
- 2.5/5
- 17 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Custom CSS at a glance
Custom CSS is a WordPress plugin by FRESHFACE with 900+ active installs, the #7,029 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 8 times, 20% more than the month before. It’s rated 2.5 out of 5 from 17 reviews. Version 1.4.0 came out on Nov 28, 2017, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.6.30. Among the 11 plugins tagged “custom js”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats183 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Custom CSS |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 955 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 955 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 958 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 958 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 957 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 954 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 955 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 954 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 956 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 952 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 955 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 956 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 955 |
Rank over time
#7,029 · up 9 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #7,029 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #7,015 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #7,022 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #7,015 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #7,021 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #7,032 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #7,025 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #7,029 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #7,023 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #7,045 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #7,039 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #7,043 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #7,038 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.31% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.10% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.31% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.10% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.10% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.21% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.42% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.31% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.10% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | +0.10% |
Active installs band
900+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 900+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 900+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 900+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 900+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 900+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 900+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 900+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 900+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 900+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 900+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 900+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 900+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 900+ |
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.
- v1.486%
- v1.314%
Rating trend
2.5★★★★★17 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.4.0
- Requires WordPress
- 4.0.0
- Tested up to
- 4.6.30
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Sep 1, 2015
- Last updated
- Nov 28, 2017
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Custom CSS
How many websites use Custom CSS?
Custom CSS is active on 900+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #7,029 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Custom CSS been downloaded?
70,263 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 8 times. See download stats
When was Custom CSS last updated?
Version 1.4.0 came out on Nov 28, 2017 (8 years ago).
Is Custom CSS compatible with the latest WordPress?
Custom CSS’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.6.30, 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 Custom CSS 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 CSS have?
2.5 out of 5 from 17 reviews on WordPress.org. 29% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Custom CSS?
The plugins most like Custom CSS, by the tags they share, are Devpri Custom Code (fewer than 10), Simple CSS (80K+) and Woody Code Snippets (50K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
2.5
★★★★★
17 reviews
- 5 stars: 5 reviews, 29%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 2 reviews, 12%
- 2 stars: 2 reviews, 12%
- 1 stars: 8 reviews, 47%
- Positive
- 29%4–5★
- Mixed
- 12%3★
- Critical
- 59%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 2.6.
- Each new 1★ review takes 1 five-star review to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 955 |
| Reported installs | 900+ |
| Rating | 2.5 |
| Reviews | 17 |
| Total downloads | 70.3K |
| Author | FRESHFACE |
| First released | Sep 1, 2015 |
| Version | 1.4.0 |
| Requires WP | 4.0.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 28, 2017 |
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