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Less PHP Compiler

v2.0.1

by Ari Stathopoulos · updated 9 years ago

Includes the less.php preprocessor so that it may be used by other plugins or themes.

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Rank
#4,167
Down1 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 3,140
3K+ reported · High
Total downloads
52.2K
52,245 all-time
Rating
4.5/5
4 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +42.9% (30d)·Toward 4K+ · ETA ~20d

Less PHP Compiler at a glance

Less PHP Compiler is a WordPress plugin by Ari Stathopoulos with 3K+ active installs, the #4,167 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 13 times, 43% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.5 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Version 2.0.1 came out on Nov 28, 2017, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.1.42. It leads the 10 plugins tagged “compiler”. It was first released in 2014.

Chart time range

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

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Downloads over time

Download stats

266 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Less PHP Compiler Compare series
Downloads over time: 25 days across 1 series.51015Oct 9Oct 13Oct 17Oct 21Oct 25Oct 29Nov 2
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DateLess PHP Compiler
Nov 2, 202615
Nov 1, 202618
Oct 31, 202614
Oct 30, 202610
Oct 29, 202614
Oct 28, 20267
Oct 27, 202616
Oct 26, 202615
Oct 25, 202610
Oct 24, 202611
Oct 23, 202614
Oct 22, 202611
Oct 21, 202610
Oct 20, 202610
Oct 19, 202614
Oct 18, 20266
Oct 17, 20267
Oct 16, 20269
Oct 15, 20268
Oct 14, 20268
Oct 13, 20267
Oct 12, 20265
Oct 11, 202610
Oct 10, 20269
Oct 9, 20268

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 3,140 · -0.6% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.3.1K3.2K3.2KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 20263,140
Nov 7, 20263,142
Nov 5, 20263,144
Nov 4, 20263,135
Nov 3, 20263,140
Nov 2, 20263,142
Nov 1, 20263,146
Oct 31, 20263,150
Oct 30, 20263,151
Oct 29, 20263,155
Oct 28, 20263,159
Oct 27, 20263,158

Rank over time

#4,167 · down 24 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 14 days across 1 series.#4.2K#4.2K#4.2KOct 16Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#4,167
Nov 7, 2026#4,166
Nov 6, 2026#4,162
Nov 5, 2026#4,162
Nov 4, 2026#4,170
Nov 3, 2026#4,166
Nov 2, 2026#4,161
Nov 1, 2026#4,160
Oct 31, 2026#4,158
Oct 30, 2026#4,160
Oct 29, 2026#4,168
Oct 28, 2026#4,169
Oct 27, 2026#4,167
Oct 16, 2026#4,143

Growth %

Average -0.05% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-0.2%0%0.2%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 2026-0.06%
Nov 7, 2026-0.03%
Nov 5, 2026+0.29%
Nov 4, 2026-0.16%
Nov 3, 2026-0.06%
Nov 2, 2026-0.13%
Nov 1, 2026-0.13%
Oct 31, 2026-0.03%
Oct 30, 2026-0.13%
Oct 29, 2026-0.13%
Oct 28, 2026+0.03%

Active installs band

3K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.2.9K3K3.1KOct 16Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 20263K+
Nov 7, 20263K+
Nov 6, 20263K+
Nov 5, 20263K+
Nov 4, 20263K+
Nov 3, 20263K+
Nov 2, 20263K+
Nov 1, 20263K+
Oct 31, 20263K+
Oct 30, 20263K+
Oct 29, 20263K+
Oct 28, 20263K+
Oct 27, 20263K+
Oct 16, 20263K+

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Change log

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Versions in use

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

  • v2.0100%

Rating trend

4.5★★★★★4 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
2.0.1
Requires WordPress
3.7
Tested up to
4.1.42
Requires PHP
–
First released
Jan 30, 2014
Last updated
Nov 28, 2017
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Less PHP Compiler

How many websites use Less PHP Compiler?

Less PHP Compiler is active on 3K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #4,167 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Less PHP Compiler been downloaded?

52,245 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 13 times. See download stats

When was Less PHP Compiler last updated?

Version 2.0.1 came out on Nov 28, 2017 (8 years ago). See every release

Is Less PHP Compiler compatible with the latest WordPress?

Less PHP Compiler’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.

Does Less PHP Compiler have known security vulnerabilities?

No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Less PHP Compiler. See its security record

Is Less PHP Compiler 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 Less PHP Compiler have?

4.5 out of 5 from 4 reviews on WordPress.org.

What are the best alternatives to Less PHP Compiler?

The plugins most like Less PHP Compiler, by the tags they share, are LESS Compiler (10+), WP Compiler (900+) and Lenix scss compiler (700+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

4.5

★★★★★

4 reviews

  • 5 stars: 3 reviews, 75%
  • 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 3 stars: 1 reviews, 25%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
Positive
75%4–5★
Mixed
25%3★
Critical
0%1–2★
  • About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.6.
  • Each new 1★ review takes 7 five-star reviews to balance out.

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Less PHP Compiler
Estimated installs≈ 3,140
Reported installs3K+
Rating4.5
Reviews4
Total downloads52.2K
AuthorAri Stathopoulos
First releasedJan 30, 2014
Version2.0.1
Requires WP3.7
Requires PHP–
Last updatedNov 28, 2017

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