WP Add Custom CSS

How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.

Directory rank vs rivals

wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you

How often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.

Share of active installs on each version of this plugin · 51% run the current release. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.

Refined from the date this plugin crossed into its current band.

No paid tier is visible, so we don't put a figure on revenue or sale value: that would be guessing. The install base is a real asset to an acquirer, just not one public data lets us price.

1. ★★★★★ Jesko Bendmann

   8mo ago

   simple and one click access. great plugin.

   Read on wp.org ↗
2. ★★★★★ danielepais

   9mo ago

   Great simple and effective plugin.

   Read on wp.org ↗
3. ★★★★★ Skylabb

   10mo ago

   I want to like this plugin but there are a couple things needed improvement. Having the option to choose output method is great, but useless when it’s not working. The “Use a CSS file” option does not work. There’s no CSS file output and the CSS my code has no effect on the frontend. When I switch to the other two options, then my CSS is loaded in the frontend. Secondly, the Save button is way at the bottom of the page. I make a lot of CSS edits. Having to scroll down the screen every time to save a change is a hassle.

   Read on wp.org ↗
4. ★★★★★ Hudson Atwell

   1.9y ago

   Says it has not been tested against recent versions, but it works great still. Simple and elegant solution. Sep 13 2024 This topic was modified 1 year, 10 months ago by Hudson Atwell.

   Read on wp.org ↗
5. ★★★★★ Rafał

   2.1y ago

   …while custom CSS per post / page is needed

   Read on wp.org ↗
6. ★★★★★ Andrea

   3.8y ago

   Meno male che ci hai pensato tu! Mi son sempre domandato perché non l’abbiano implementata di default una funzione così! Grazie

   Read on wp.org ↗
7. ★★★★★ macpuppy

   4.6y ago

   I was trying to figure out a way to add unique CSS to a line of products to make the pages look different than the ‘regular’ line of products. This allows me to add a field in each product and then copy the product or copy and paste the code when needed. Wokrking in WP 5.9 with WooCommerce.

   Read on wp.org ↗
8. ★★★★★ KVNHNF

   5.0y ago

   Awesome, please consider adding an option for product tags!

   Read on wp.org ↗

Recent releases and news for this plugin

1. — Version 1.2.1 Moved custom css file to uploads Set higher priority for wp_head callbacks 1.2.1
2. — Version 1.2.0 Added output as pure CSS file or style tag to improve performance 1.2.0
3. — Version 1.1.6 Updated code editor Added text wrapping to code editor Fixed compatibilty issues with WPBakery Frontend Editor 1.1.6
4. — Version 1.1.5 Changed default code editor Advanced code editor is now resizable Fixed textarea direction for RTL languages 1.1.5
5. — Version 1.1.4 Fixed compatibility issue with The Events Calendar 1.1.4
6. — Version 1.1.3 Fixed WordPress 5 compatibility issues Fixed Gutenberg compatibility issues Updated uninstall method Minor improvements 1.1.3

Automated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 6.8.2

Translated into 75 languages, 0 at 90% or more

Plus 51 more locales with partial translations.

Growth timeline

Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow

1. 2025-12-29 70K+ → 60K+ down after 310 days in tier
2. 2025-02-22 80K+ → 70K+ down after 3 days in tier
3. 2025-02-19 70K+ → 80K+ up after 18 days in tier
4. 2025-02-01 80K+ → 70K+ down after 1 days in tier
5. 2025-01-31 70K+ → 80K+ up after 1 days in tier
6. 2025-01-30 80K+ → 70K+ down after 166 days in tier
7. 2024-08-17 90K+ → 80K+ down after 315 days in tier
8. 2023-10-07 100K+ → 90K+ down

Competes with

The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).

• Simple Custom CSS Plugin 100K+ installs · 4.7★ · 3 shared tags C
• Custom CSS and JavaScript 10K+ installs · 4.5★ · 3 shared tags C
• T TJ Custom CSS 8K+ installs · 4.3★ · 3 shared tags D
• C Customizer Custom CSS 400+ installs · 4.1★ · 3 shared tags C
• Smart CSS Auto Loader 100+ installs · 4.3★ · 3 shared tags D
• Easy Custom Css/Js 100+ installs · 4.0★ · 3 shared tags D

Embed this report card

Drop a live Pulse card for WP Add Custom CSS into a readme, a review or a deck. It updates itself.

WP Add Custom CSS: 60K+ active installs, 4.8★ (90 reviews). Plugin Pulse (WP Mayor), as of 2026-08-25. https://plugins.wpmayor.com/plugin/wp-add-custom-css