Reaktiv CSS Builder
v1.1.0by Andrew Norcross · updated 11 years ago
Add user generated custom CSS directly in the dashboard.
- Rank
- #17,808
- Down38 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 84
- 80+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 5.1K
- 5,067 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 4 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Reaktiv CSS Builder at a glance
Reaktiv CSS Builder is a WordPress plugin by Andrew Norcross with 80+ active installs, the #17,808 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 100% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Version 1.1.0 came out on Jul 20, 2015, more than 11 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.2.39. Among the 4 plugins tagged “Custom Design”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats64 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Reaktiv CSS Builder |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 84 · +1.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 84 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 84 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 84 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 84 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 84 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 83 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 83 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 84 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 83 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 83 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 83 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 83 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 83 |
Rank over time
#17,808 · up 152 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #17,808 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #17,770 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #17,808 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #17,805 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #17,822 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #17,832 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #17,856 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #17,904 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #17,825 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #17,928 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #17,873 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #17,970 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #17,942 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #17,960 |
Growth %
Average +0.09% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +1.21% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -1.19% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +1.21% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
80+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 80+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
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Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.1100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★4 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.6
- Tested up to
- 4.2.39
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Dec 27, 2013
- Last updated
- Jul 20, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Reaktiv CSS Builder
How many websites use Reaktiv CSS Builder?
Reaktiv CSS Builder is active on 80+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #17,808 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Reaktiv CSS Builder been downloaded?
5,067 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Reaktiv CSS Builder last updated?
Version 1.1.0 came out on Jul 20, 2015 (11 years ago).
Is Reaktiv CSS Builder compatible with the latest WordPress?
Reaktiv CSS Builder’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.2.39, 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 Reaktiv CSS Builder still maintained?
Its last release was 11 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Reaktiv CSS Builder have?
5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Reaktiv CSS Builder?
The plugins most like Reaktiv CSS Builder, by the tags they share, are Modular Custom CSS (400+), Simple Custom CSS Plugin (100K+) and Blocks Animation (90K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
4 reviews
- 5 stars: 4 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 | ≈ 84 |
| Reported installs | 80+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 4 |
| Total downloads | 5.1K |
| Author | Andrew Norcross |
| First released | Dec 27, 2013 |
| Version | 1.1.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.6 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jul 20, 2015 |
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