Simple CSS — WordPress Custom CSS Plugin
by Tom · WordPress.org page · Website
Simple CSS has 80,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 563,442 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on September 15, 2025, tested up to WordPress 6.8.8.
Simple CSS at a glance
Is Simple CSS well maintained?
Simple CSS reviews and ratings
60 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
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Where Simple CSS ranks on WordPress.org
The rankings we track that Simple CSS appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.
| Ranking | WordPress.org placement | Position | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Custom CSS Plugins | #5 by tag, #19 in search | #6 | – |
Simple CSS alternatives
Plugins that solve the same problem, ranked by how closely they overlap with Simple CSS.
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Simple Custom CSS 100,000+ installs · 4.7 -
WP Add Custom CSS 60,000+ installs · 4.8 -
Modular Custom CSS 400+ installs · 5.0 -
Custom CSS Pro 7,000+ installs · 5.0 -
Custom CSS for Elementor 5,000+ installs · 4.0
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Simple CSS vs Simple Custom CSS
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Simple CSS vs WP Add Custom CSS
Details
Add CSS to your website through an admin editor, the Customizer or a metabox for page/post specific CSS.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Tags
- css
- CSS Customizer
- custom css
- simple css
- Simple Custom CSS
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- Version
- 1.1.1
- Last updated
- Sep 15, 2025
- First published
- Nov 21, 2015
- Requires WordPress
- 4.0
- Tested up to
- 6.8.8
- Requires PHP
- –
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
Simple CSS FAQ
How many active installs does Simple CSS have?
WordPress.org reports 80,000+ active installs for Simple CSS as of September 7, 2026.
Is Simple CSS still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on September 15, 2025 and it is tested up to WordPress 6.8.8.
Is Simple CSS free?
Simple CSS is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.
Where does Simple CSS rank among Custom CSS Plugins?
Simple CSS is #6 in the WordPress.org "custom-css" ranking as of today.