ACSS Purger
Purge Automatic.css CSS file (up to 90% smaller)
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ACSS Purger shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 70+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (70+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.7 (latest is 7.1)
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where ACSS Purger stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| acss | #2 |
| acsspurger | #1 |
| automatic css | >100 |
| automaticcss | #1 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About ACSS Purger
From the official readme · v1.0.16Description
ACSS Purger helps you reduce the size of your Automatic.css CSS file by purging unused CSS classes (selectors) based on your design on the Bricks builder.
Up to 90% smaller CSS file size!
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Credits
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Frequently asked questions
Does it work with Bricks Builder and Oxygen Builder?
ACSS Purger works with Bricks Builder and Oxygen Builder.
How does ACSS Purger manage the CSS file?
ACSS Purger will copy your original CSS file into a different folder and purge the copy. When you visit your site as a guest, ACSS Purger will replace the original CSS URL with a purged CSS URL. If you have the cache system activated, try to clear the cache to see the result immediately.
What made it different from the “Pro Mode” introduced on ACSS 2.3?
ACSS Purger allows you to cherry-pick the classes you want, while “Pro Mode” doesn’t allow you to use any classes from disabled categories. Pro Mode is a feature that deactivates most of the classes while retaining the use of variables to allow you to reduce the ACSS framework CSS file. With “Pro Mode”, you are limiting yourself from the beginning by reducing the number of classes you can use. ACSS Purger will give you an alternative workflow: use any classes, then purge later (automatically) the CSS file. This workflow gives you more freedom in a cheaper way to use any classes while still…
What if I want to use the classes that are purged?
When logged as Admin or editing inside Bricks editor and Oxygen editor, you are loading the original CSS file, allowing you to use any classes. Once you save your edit on the Bricks or Oxygen editor, ACSS Purger will run in the background and purge the CSS file based on your recent edits.
What if I want to exclude some classes from being purged?
You can add the classes to the safelist. The safelist is a list of classes that will be excluded from being purged.
Changelog
1.0.16
- Improve: Update compability to Automatic.css 3.2.10
1.0.14
- Improve: Update compability to Automatic.css 2.7.3
1.0.11
- New: No need to manually clear the cache anymore, work with any Cache plugins (WP Rocket, W3 Total Cache, LiteSpeed Cache, WP Fastest Cache, etc).
1.0.10
- Fix: Crashed when deactivating the plugin if the cache folder is missing
1.0.9
- New: You can use asteriks (*) as a wildcard in the safelist
- Fix: Matching engine now more accurate. Missing escaped dot (.) in the regex pattern
1.0.8
- New: WordPress.org readme and assets update
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FAQ
ACSS Purger: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 3, 2026
Is ACSS Purger free?
Yes. ACSS Purger is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is ACSS Purger safe to use in 2026?
ACSS Purger shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 70+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.
How many websites use ACSS Purger?
ACSS Purger is active on 70+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,141 times since it launched in April 2023. It was downloaded 88 times in the last 30 days.
Does ACSS Purger work with WordPress 7.1?
ACSS Purger is officially tested up to WordPress 6.7.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does ACSS Purger need?
ACSS Purger requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was ACSS Purger last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.16, was released on February 4, 2025 (2 years ago).
Who makes ACSS Purger?
ACSS Purger is developed and maintained by Rosua.
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