# Custom CSS for Pages and Posts

> Custom CSS for Pages and Posts has 300+ active installs, a 4.3/5 rating from 7 reviews and 123 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 35/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Custom CSS for Pages and Posts shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 4.3/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.

**This plugin adds a metabox to all post and page edit screens ( and optionally to custom post type edit screens ) that allows the user specify custom CSS for that page or post. All it does is wrap your CSS in tags and…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 300+
- **Total downloads:** 9,733
- **Downloads (30 days):** 123 (+10.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.3/5 from 7 reviews
- **Health score:** 35/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** Sep 20, 2013
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.6.1
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.5+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Suzanne (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/ahjira/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/custom-css-for-pages-and-posts/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [css](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/css/) | #53 | 354 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| css | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WPCode – Insert Headers and Footers + Custom Code Snippets – WordPress Code Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/insert-headers-and-footers/) | 3M+ | 4.9/5 (1,898) | Aug 27, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 2 | [Code Snippets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/code-snippets/) | 1M+ | 4.7/5 (509) | Sep 2, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 3 | [Simple Custom CSS Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-custom-css/) | 100K+ | 4.7/5 (159) | Mar 11, 2025 | 51/100 |
| 4 | [Blocks Animation: CSS Animations for Gutenberg Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/blocks-animation/) | 90K+ | 4.7/5 (70) | Sep 29, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 5 | [Widget CSS Classes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/widget-css-classes/) | 80K+ | 4.9/5 (74) | Nov 12, 2024 | 52/100 |
| 6 | [Simple CSS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-css/) | 80K+ | 4.9/5 (60) | Sep 15, 2025 | 58/100 |
| 7 | [WP Add Custom CSS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-add-custom-css/) | 60K+ | 4.8/5 (89) | Aug 14, 2025 | 56/100 |
| 8 | [Clear Cache for Me](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/clear-cache-for-widgets/) | 40K+ | 4.8/5 (29) | Jun 18, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 9 | [WP-SCSS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-scss/) | 40K+ | 4.3/5 (61) | Mar 2, 2026 | 60/100 |
| 10 | [Visual CSS Style Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/yellow-pencil-visual-theme-customizer/) | 30K+ | 4.1/5 (90) | Aug 23, 2026 | 83/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Custom CSS for Pages and Posts safe to use in 2026?
Custom CSS for Pages and Posts shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 4.3/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Custom CSS for Pages and Posts?
Custom CSS for Pages and Posts is active on 300+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 9,733 times since it launched in September 2013. It was downloaded 123 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Custom CSS for Pages and Posts work with WordPress 7.1?
Custom CSS for Pages and Posts is officially tested up to WordPress 3.6.1, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Custom CSS for Pages and Posts last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on September 20, 2013 (13 years ago).

### Who makes Custom CSS for Pages and Posts?
Custom CSS for Pages and Posts is developed and maintained by Suzanne.

### What are the best alternatives to Custom CSS for Pages and Posts?
The most popular alternatives to Custom CSS for Pages and Posts are WPCode (3M+ installs), Code Snippets (1M+ installs) and Simple Custom CSS Plugin (100K+ installs).


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