# Custom CSS and JavaScript

> Custom CSS and JavaScript has 10K+ active installs, a 4.7/5 rating from 60 reviews and 606 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 35/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Custom CSS and JavaScript shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10K+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.

**This plugin allows you to add custom site-wide CSS styles and JavaScript code to your WordPress site. Useful for overriding your theme’s styles and adding client-side functionality.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10K+
- **Total downloads:** 179,633
- **Downloads (30 days):** 606 (+1.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.7/5 from 60 reviews
- **Health score:** 35/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.0.16
- **Last updated:** Aug 12, 2024
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.6.9
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.5+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 1 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** WP Zone (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/aspengrovestudios/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/custom-css-and-javascript/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [custom css](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-css/) | #8 | 65 |
| [custom javascript](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-javascript/) | #1 | 6 |
| [javascript](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/javascript/) | #9 | 273 |
| [styles](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/styles/) | #5 | 56 |
| [stylesheet](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/stylesheet/) | #4 | 21 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| custom css | >100 | 10,000 |
| custom javascript | #64 | 6,951 |
| javascript | #50 | 10,000 |
| styles | >100 | 10,000 |
| stylesheet | >100 | 2,975 |

## Version adoption

- 2.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Simple Custom CSS and JS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-css-js/) | 600K+ | 4.4/5 (103) | Aug 20, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 2 | [Insert Headers And Footers](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-headers-and-footers/) | 300K+ | 5/5 (135) | Jul 17, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 3 | [Simple Custom CSS Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-custom-css/) | 100K+ | 4.7/5 (159) | Mar 11, 2025 | 51/100 |
| 4 | [Simple CSS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-css/) | 80K+ | 4.9/5 (60) | Sep 15, 2025 | 58/100 |
| 5 | [WP Add Custom CSS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-add-custom-css/) | 60K+ | 4.8/5 (89) | Aug 14, 2025 | 56/100 |
| 6 | [Woody Code Snippets – Insert PHP, CSS, JS, and Header/Footer Scripts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/insert-php/) | 50K+ | 4.5/5 (221) | Sep 14, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 7 | [FluentSnippets – High-Performance Code Snippets, Header & Footer Code, Custom CSS & PHP Code Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-code-manager/) | 50K+ | 4.7/5 (77) | Aug 12, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 9 | [TJ Custom CSS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/theme-junkie-custom-css/) | 8K+ | 5/5 (6) | Oct 26, 2022 | 41/100 |
| 10 | [CodeKit – Custom Codes Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-codes/) | 7K+ | 4.8/5 (16) | Mar 5, 2026 | 62/100 |
| 11 | [Custom CSS Pro](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-css-pro/) | 7K+ | 5/5 (15) | Aug 23, 2026 | 80/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Custom CSS and JavaScript free?
Yes. Custom CSS and JavaScript is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Custom CSS and JavaScript safe to use in 2026?
Custom CSS and JavaScript shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10K+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Custom CSS and JavaScript?
Custom CSS and JavaScript is active on 10K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 179,633 times since it launched in December 2015. It was downloaded 606 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Custom CSS and JavaScript work with WordPress 7.1?
Custom CSS and JavaScript is officially tested up to WordPress 6.6.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Custom CSS and JavaScript last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.16, was released on August 12, 2024 (2 years ago).

### Who makes Custom CSS and JavaScript?
Custom CSS and JavaScript is developed and maintained by WP Zone.

### What are the best alternatives to Custom CSS and JavaScript?
The most popular alternatives to Custom CSS and JavaScript are Simple Custom CSS and JS (600K+ installs), Insert Headers And Footers (300K+ installs) and Simple Custom CSS Plugin (100K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-css-and-javascript/ · Generated 2026-09-27 16:58 UTC by PageForge