WP Compiler
v1.0.0by Bytes.co · updated 8 years ago
Harness the power of pre-processed CSS and minified JS in your theme or plugin, without any complicated installs or build tools.
- Rank
- #7,108
- Up2 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 941
- 900+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 5.5K
- 5,453 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 6 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP Compiler at a glance
WP Compiler is a WordPress plugin by Bytes.co with 900+ active installs, the #7,108 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 8 times, 25% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews. Version 1.0.0 came out on Oct 22, 2018, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.0.31. Among the 11 plugins tagged “less”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2018.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats163 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP Compiler |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 8 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 941 · -2.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 941 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 940 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 944 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 943 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 944 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 943 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 941 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 944 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 947 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 948 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 948 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 960 |
Rank over time
#7,108 · down 32 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #7,108 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #7,110 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #7,104 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #7,090 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #7,096 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #7,085 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #7,087 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #7,096 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #7,088 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #7,074 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #7,074 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #7,082 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #7,076 |
Growth %
Average -0.17% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.11% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.21% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.11% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.11% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.11% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.21% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.32% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.32% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.10% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.25% |
Active installs band
900+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 900+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 900+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 900+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 900+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 900+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 900+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 900+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 900+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 900+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 900+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 900+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 900+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 900+ |
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 #7082 → #7090
- Tested up to 5.0.30 → 5.0.31
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★6 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.0
- Requires WordPress
- 4.8
- Tested up to
- 5.0.31
- Requires PHP
- 5.6
- First released
- Oct 21, 2018
- Last updated
- Oct 22, 2018
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP Compiler
How many websites use WP Compiler?
WP Compiler is active on 900+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #7,108 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP Compiler been downloaded?
5,453 times in total since 2018. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 8 times. See download stats
When was WP Compiler last updated?
Version 1.0.0 came out on Oct 22, 2018 (8 years ago).
Is WP Compiler compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP Compiler’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.0.31, 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 WP 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 WP Compiler have?
5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to WP Compiler?
The plugins most like WP Compiler, by the tags they share, are Lenix scss compiler (700+), Theme SCSS Compiler (100+) and Less PHP Compiler (3K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
6 reviews
- 5 stars: 6 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 | ≈ 941 |
| Reported installs | 900+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 6 |
| Total downloads | 5.5K |
| Author | Bytes.co |
| First released | Oct 21, 2018 |
| Version | 1.0.0 |
| Requires WP | 4.8 |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 |
| Last updated | Oct 22, 2018 |
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