Insert JavaScript and CSS
v0.2by Ryan · updated 14 years ago
Adds fields to the post and page edit pages that allow you to insert custom JavaScript or CSS for that post or page.
- Rank
- #9,738
- Down9 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 429
- 400+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 27.1K
- 27,117 all-time
- Rating
- 4.1/5
- 10 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Insert JavaScript and CSS at a glance
Insert JavaScript and CSS is a WordPress plugin by Ryan with 400+ active installs, the #9,738 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 17% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.1 out of 5 from 10 reviews. Version 0.2 came out on Jul 26, 2012, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.4.2. Among the 310 plugins tagged “javascript”, it ranks #39. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats119 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Insert JavaScript and CSS |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 8 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 4 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 428 · -0.5% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 428 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 429 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 429 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 431 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 429 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 430 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 431 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 431 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 430 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 430 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 430 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 430 |
Rank over time
#9,738 · down 4 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #9,738 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #9,729 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #9,696 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #9,716 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #9,683 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #9,732 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #9,713 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #9,700 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #9,699 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #9,713 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #9,725 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #9,742 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #9,734 |
Growth %
Average -0.04% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.23% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.46% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.47% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.23% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.23% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.23% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
400+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 400+ |
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.
- v0.2100%
Rating trend
4.1★★★★★10 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.2
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 3.4.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jun 22, 2012
- Last updated
- Jul 26, 2012
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Insert JavaScript and CSS
How many websites use Insert JavaScript and CSS?
Insert JavaScript and CSS is active on 400+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #9,738 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Insert JavaScript and CSS been downloaded?
27,117 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was Insert JavaScript and CSS last updated?
Version 0.2 came out on Jul 26, 2012 (14 years ago).
Is Insert JavaScript and CSS compatible with the latest WordPress?
Insert JavaScript and CSS’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, 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 Insert JavaScript and CSS still maintained?
Its last release was 14 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Insert JavaScript and CSS have?
4.1 out of 5 from 10 reviews on WordPress.org. 70% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Insert JavaScript and CSS?
The plugins most like Insert JavaScript and CSS, by the tags they share, are Post Type Switcher (200K+), WP Super Minify • Minify, Compress and Cache HTML, CSS & JavaScript (8K+) and Disable Author Pages (5K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.1
★★★★★
10 reviews
- 5 stars: 7 reviews, 70%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 10%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 2 reviews, 20%
- Positive
- 80%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 20%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.2.
- Each new 1★ review takes 3 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 429 |
| Reported installs | 400+ |
| Rating | 4.1 |
| Reviews | 10 |
| Total downloads | 27.1K |
| Author | Ryan |
| First released | Jun 22, 2012 |
| Version | 0.2 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jul 26, 2012 |
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