Browser Specific CSS
The Browser Specific CSS plugin is a tool that allows developers to easily target different browsers straight from the stylesheet. Browser Specific CSS adds a short javascript to the head of your page that enables you…
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Browser Specific CSS shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (100+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 12 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 2.9 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Browser Specific CSS stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| browser | >100 |
| css | >100 |
| ie6 | #38 |
| ie7 | #57 |
| target | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 4 reviews
About Browser Specific CSS
From the official readme · v0.3Description
The Browser Specific CSS plugin is a tool that allows developers to easily target different browsers straight from the stylesheet. Browser Specific CSS adds a short javascript to the head of your page that enables you to use browser specific css selectors. For example, targeting Internet Explorer 7 from your stylesheet is just a matter of defining styles with a “.ie7” selector. Every major browser is supported including code for targeting Macs, PCs, and Linux operating systems.
This plugin uses the javascript written by Rafael Lima. No changes have been made to his code, and all the credit goes to him. Thanks, Rafael!
Changelog:
Version 0.3
– Update for compatibility with WordPress 2.9
Version 0.2
– Corrected readme file.
Version 0.1
– Features of the first version of this plugin include the ability to turn the plugin on and off and to specify a separate stylesheet.
Installation
Installing Browser Specific CSS is very easy and do not require any template modification in most cases. Just follow these steps:
- Upload the folder ‘browser_specific_css’ to the ‘/wp-content/plugins/’ directory.
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- Under “settings” you will see a “Browser Specific CSS” link that you can click on to access the Browser Specific CSS Plugin settings. This screen will give you a list of browser specific css selectors that you can begin to use in your stylesheet(s)
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FAQ
Browser Specific CSS: quick answers
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Is Browser Specific CSS free?
Yes. Browser Specific CSS is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Browser Specific CSS safe to use in 2026?
Browser Specific CSS shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Browser Specific CSS?
Browser Specific CSS is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 10,053 times since it launched in December 2009. It was downloaded 89 times in the last 30 days.
Does Browser Specific CSS work with WordPress 7.1?
Browser Specific CSS is officially tested up to WordPress 2.9.2, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Browser Specific CSS last updated?
The latest version, 0.3, was released on November 2, 2013 (13 years ago).
Who makes Browser Specific CSS?
Browser Specific CSS is developed and maintained by Adrian Hanft.
What are the best alternatives to Browser Specific CSS?
The most popular alternatives to Browser Specific CSS are WP Console (20K+ installs), Browser Screenshots (3K+ installs) and Browser Theme Color (2K+ installs).
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