Simple CSS for widgets
v1.0by Gagan Goraya · updated 9 years ago
This plugin lets you specify CSS class(s) for widgets to apply your own CSS definitions to specific widgets.
- Rank
- #6,393
- Up6 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 1,290
- 1K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 40.5K
- 40,544 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Simple CSS for widgets at a glance
Simple CSS for widgets is a WordPress plugin by Gagan Goraya with 1K+ active installs, the #6,393 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 12 times, 29% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.0 came out on Nov 28, 2017, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.5.2. It leads the 5 plugins tagged “css class”. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats264 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Simple CSS for widgets |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 30 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 9 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 1,287 · -1.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 1,287 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1,287 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1,289 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1,294 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1,292 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1,290 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1,289 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1,292 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1,292 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1,294 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1,297 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1,302 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1,305 |
Rank over time
#6,393 · down 18 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #6,393 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #6,399 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #6,392 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #6,386 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #6,373 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #6,387 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #6,382 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #6,388 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #6,380 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #6,381 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #6,380 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #6,374 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #6,382 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #6,375 |
Growth %
Average -0.11% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.15% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.19% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.15% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.15% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.08% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.23% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.15% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.23% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.38% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.23% |
Active installs band
1K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1K+ |
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.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0.1
- Tested up to
- 3.5.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Dec 12, 2012
- Last updated
- Nov 28, 2017
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Simple CSS for widgets
How many websites use Simple CSS for widgets?
Simple CSS for widgets is active on 1K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #6,393 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Simple CSS for widgets been downloaded?
40,544 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 12 times. See download stats
When was Simple CSS for widgets last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Nov 28, 2017 (8 years ago). See every release
Is Simple CSS for widgets compatible with the latest WordPress?
Simple CSS for widgets’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, 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.
Does Simple CSS for widgets have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Simple CSS for widgets. See its security record
Is Simple CSS for widgets 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 Simple CSS for widgets have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Simple CSS for widgets?
The plugins most like Simple CSS for widgets, by the tags they share, are Black Studio TinyMCE Widget (200K+), Custom Sidebars (100K+) and Image Widget (100K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 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 | ≈ 1,290 |
| Reported installs | 1K+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 40.5K |
| Author | Gagan Goraya |
| First released | Dec 12, 2012 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.0.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 28, 2017 |
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