Multisite Custom CSS
v1.0by Nick Halsey · updated 3 months ago
WordPress core provides custom CSS functionality in the customizer that's specific to the current theme; you can switch themes freely with each t …
- Rank
- #13,364
- Down62 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 164
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 15.1K
- 15,106 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 8 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Multisite Custom CSS at a glance
Multisite Custom CSS is a WordPress plugin by Nick Halsey with 100+ active installs, the #13,364 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times, 13% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews. Version 1.0 came out on Jul 19, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.0.8. Among the 4 plugins tagged “Custom Design”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2016.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats218 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Multisite Custom CSS |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 164 · -0.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 164 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 165 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 165 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 165 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 165 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 165 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 164 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 164 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 163 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 165 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 163 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 165 |
Rank over time
#13,364 · up 84 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #13,364 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #13,302 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #13,368 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #13,331 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #13,334 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #13,351 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #13,359 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #13,398 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #13,386 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #13,452 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #13,357 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #13,449 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #13,448 |
Growth %
Average -0.05% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.61% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.61% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.61% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -1.21% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +1.23% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.21% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #13449 → #13331
- Tested up to 7.0.7 → 7.0.8
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★8 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 4.7
- Tested up to
- 7.0.8
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Dec 7, 2016
- Last updated
- Jul 19, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Multisite Custom CSS
How many websites use Multisite Custom CSS?
Multisite Custom CSS is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #13,364 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Multisite Custom CSS been downloaded?
15,106 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times. See download stats
When was Multisite Custom CSS last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Jul 19, 2026 (3 months ago).
Is Multisite Custom CSS compatible with the latest WordPress?
It’s tested up to WordPress 7.0.8, one version behind the current 7.1. Authors often update this line a few weeks after a release.
Is Multisite Custom CSS still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 3 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Multisite Custom CSS have?
5.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Multisite Custom CSS?
The plugins most like Multisite Custom CSS, by the tags they share, are TJ Custom CSS (8K+), Simple Custom CSS Plugin (100K+) and Simple CSS (80K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
8 reviews
- 5 stars: 8 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 | ≈ 164 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 8 |
| Total downloads | 15.1K |
| Author | Nick Halsey |
| First released | Dec 7, 2016 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 4.7 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jul 19, 2026 |
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