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WP Compiler

by Bytes.co · WordPress.org page · Website

v1.0.0 Tested up to WP 5.0.27 PHP 5.6+

WP Compiler has 900+ active installs on WordPress.org and 5,107 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on October 22, 2018, tested up to WordPress 5.0.27.

WP Compiler at a glance

Active installs
900+
Total downloads
5,107
Downloads, last 30 days
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available after 30 days of tracking
30-day growth
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tracking since September 4, 2026

Is WP Compiler well maintained?

Support threads resolved
No open threads
nothing waiting on the WordPress.org forum
WordPress compatibility
Behind
tested up to WordPress 5.0.27, not yet with the current 7.1

WP Compiler reviews and ratings

6 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.

All reviews
5.0 out of 5

6 reviews

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  • Very useful plugin

    I was looking for a way to compile scss directly on the server and have a compilation there without installing Gulp on the server. From today I don't have to watch and send files locally. Plugin works very good, Thanks!

    tomaaszq

  • Great potential! (but one small problem)

    I use this plugin successfully. Good job! It has a wide application for me. I have only one problem - if I use 'production mode', sass is compiled and compressed correctly, but JS (using js.manifest) generates an empty file. I will note that in the "development mode", everything works fine! I look forward to new releases and hope to implement transpilation from ES6 to ES5 in the near future :)

    mikhaell

  • What plugins should aspire to

    I used this with the understrap theme to compile a customized bootstrap along with my own SCSS. This plugin is focused om it's task to help you during development with the excellent auto-compilation when you turn on DEV MODE. You can just forget about it and edit your files and they will be compiled on save. The plugin has no impact on a production site. Thank You!

    chrishaff

  • Quick, Easy, Simple!

    I have been manually compiling my LESS style-sheets for a few years now, then tried a few other automatic compilers from other sources with no luck. Many other methods are slow, and do not include the "Dev Mode" which this plugin includes. This plugin is simple to use, and does what it should without error. The Dev Mode feature is very nice when you need to test style-sheet changes to live site without deploying a staging site. Thank you again!

    hardonhorsepoweradmin

  • Simple, well-coded and really handy

    I use UIKit, and this plugin makes it incredibly easy to incorporate the .less source files into my own stylesheets and compile it all on the fly when changes are made. Thank you for making a great plugin.

    sammccarthy

  • Brilliant

    A very useful tool for developers. Helps you keep your js/css clean and structured into files, for easy access. Works like a charm! Exactly what I was looking for. A true time saver. The .manifest feature is golden.

    dragosstancu

Details

Harness the power of pre-processed CSS and minified JS in your theme or plugin, without any complicated installs or build tools.

The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.

Tags

  • compiled
  • less
  • sass
  • scss
  • styles

More from Bytes.co

Version
1.0.0
Last updated
Oct 22, 2018
First published
Oct 21, 2018
Requires WordPress
4.8
Tested up to
5.0.27
Requires PHP
5.6
Pricing
Free on WordPress.org

WP Compiler FAQ

How many active installs does WP Compiler have?

WordPress.org reports 900+ active installs for WP Compiler as of September 7, 2026.

Is WP Compiler still maintained?

The last release was on October 22, 2018, more than a year ago. WordPress.org shows a warning on plugins that go this long without an update.

Is WP Compiler free?

WP Compiler is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.