WP-SCSS
v5.1.1by Connect Think · updated 6 days ago
Compiles .scss files to .css and enqueues them.
- Rank
- #851
- Down1 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 44,000
- 40K+ reported · Medium
- Total downloads
- 530.2K
- 530,199 all-time
- Rating
- 4.3/5
- 62 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP-SCSS at a glance
WP-SCSS is a WordPress plugin by Connect Think with 40K+ active installs, the #851 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 209 times, 32% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.3 out of 5 from 62 reviews. Version 5.1.1 came out on Nov 3, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. It leads the 12 plugins tagged “sass”. 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 stats21.4K downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP-SCSS |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 8,411 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1,546 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7,180 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1,625 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 116 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 140 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 172 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 160 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 208 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 78 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 69 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 210 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 356 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 218 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 87 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 118 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 59 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 54 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 83 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 94 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 87 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 87 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 93 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 61 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 52 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 44,220 · +0.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 44,220 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 44,344 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 44,256 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 44,047 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 44,077 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 44,029 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 44,094 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 44,054 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 44,028 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 43,987 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 44,128 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 44,133 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 44,137 |
Rank over time
#851 · down 2 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #851 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #850 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #850 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #850 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #850 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #850 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #850 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #850 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #850 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #850 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #851 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #849 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #849 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #849 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #849 |
Growth %
Average +0.01% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.28% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.20% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.24% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.07% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.11% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.15% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.09% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.06% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.09% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.32% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.01% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.01% |
Active installs band
40K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 40K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 40K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 40K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 40K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 40K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 40K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 40K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 40K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 40K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 40K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 40K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 40K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 40K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 40K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 40K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- So far:Rank #850 → #851
- Released 5.1.1 (was 5.0.0)
- Rank #850 → #850
- Tested up to 6.8.12 → 7.1.4
- Released 5.0.0 (was 4.0.8)
- Rank #849 → #850
- Tested up to 6.8.11 → 6.8.12
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v4.063%
- v5.121%
- v1.25.9%
- Other11%
Rating trend
4.3★★★★★62 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 5.1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0.1
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.2
- First released
- Nov 25, 2013
- Last updated
- Nov 3, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP-SCSS
How many websites use WP-SCSS?
WP-SCSS is active on 40K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #851 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP-SCSS been downloaded?
530,199 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 209 times. See download stats
When was WP-SCSS last updated?
Version 5.1.1 came out on Nov 3, 2026 (6 days ago). See every release
Is WP-SCSS compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Does WP-SCSS have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for WP-SCSS. See its security record
Is WP-SCSS still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 6 days ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WP-SCSS have?
4.3 out of 5 from 62 reviews on WordPress.org. 79% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to WP-SCSS?
The plugins most like WP-SCSS, by the tags they share, are Instant CSS (3K+), Lenix scss compiler (700+) and Theme SCSS Compiler (100+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.3
★★★★★
62 reviews
- 5 stars: 49 reviews, 79%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 2%
- 3 stars: 2 reviews, 3%
- 2 stars: 3 reviews, 5%
- 1 stars: 7 reviews, 11%
- Positive
- 81%4–5★
- Mixed
- 3%3★
- Critical
- 16%1–2★
- About 3 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.4.
- Each new 1★ review takes 5 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 44,000 |
| Reported installs | 40K+ |
| Rating | 4.3 |
| Reviews | 62 |
| Total downloads | 530.2K |
| Author | Connect Think |
| First released | Nov 25, 2013 |
| Version | 5.1.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.0.1 |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 |
| Last updated | Nov 3, 2026 |
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