WP Live CSS Editor
v13.09by funlab · updated 13 years ago
Edit, preview changes in real time and save all your project's CSS stylesheets live in the browser.
- Rank
- #15,377
- Down80 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 134
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 47.1K
- 47,137 all-time
- Rating
- 2.5/5
- 10 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP Live CSS Editor at a glance
WP Live CSS Editor is a WordPress plugin by funlab with 100+ active installs, the #15,377 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 9 times, 33% more than the month before. It’s rated 2.5 out of 5 from 10 reviews. Version 13.09 came out on Sep 28, 2013, more than 13 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.6.1. Among the 17 plugins tagged “designer”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats202 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP Live CSS Editor |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 10 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 134 · -7.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 134 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 135 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 135 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 135 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 134 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 133 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 137 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 137 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 137 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 137 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 136 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 136 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 145 |
Rank over time
#15,377 · down 228 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #15,377 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #15,297 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #15,338 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #15,421 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #15,313 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #15,359 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #15,424 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #15,163 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #15,156 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #15,170 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #15,143 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #15,185 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #15,195 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #15,149 |
Growth %
Average -0.61% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.74% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.75% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.75% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -2.92% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.73% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -6.21% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 100+ |
| 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
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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.
- v13.09100%
Rating trend
2.5★★★★★10 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 13.09
- Requires WordPress
- 2.7
- Tested up to
- 3.6.1
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- May 15, 2011
- Last updated
- Sep 28, 2013
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP Live CSS Editor
How many websites use WP Live CSS Editor?
WP Live CSS Editor 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 #15,377 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP Live CSS Editor been downloaded?
47,137 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 9 times. See download stats
When was WP Live CSS Editor last updated?
Version 13.09 came out on Sep 28, 2013 (13 years ago).
Is WP Live CSS Editor compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP Live CSS Editor’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.6.1, 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 Live CSS Editor still maintained?
Its last release was 13 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WP Live CSS Editor have?
2.5 out of 5 from 10 reviews on WordPress.org. 30% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to WP Live CSS Editor?
The plugins most like WP Live CSS Editor, by the tags they share, are Classic Editor (8M+), Advanced Editor Tools (1M+) and User Role Editor (700K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
2.5
★★★★★
10 reviews
- 5 stars: 3 reviews, 30%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 1 reviews, 10%
- 2 stars: 1 reviews, 10%
- 1 stars: 5 reviews, 50%
- Positive
- 30%4–5★
- Mixed
- 10%3★
- Critical
- 60%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 2.6.
- Each new 1★ review takes 1 five-star review to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 134 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 2.5 |
| Reviews | 10 |
| Total downloads | 47.1K |
| Author | funlab |
| First released | May 15, 2011 |
| Version | 13.09 |
| Requires WP | 2.7 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Sep 28, 2013 |
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