# Customizer Refresh

> Customizer Refresh has 10+ active installs and 141 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Customizer Refresh shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Sometimes you need to refresh the customizer preview, and this plugin adds a simple refresh button to make it easy.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,685
- **Downloads (30 days):** 141 (+2.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Jun 3, 2018
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.9.33
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.6+, PHP 5.2.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** kolakube (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/alexmangini/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/customizer-refresh/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [customize](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/customize/) | #83 | 118 |
| [customizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/customizer/) | >100 | 142 |
| [live preview](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/live-preview/) | #5 | 11 |
| [refresh](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/refresh/) | #14 | 15 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| customize | >100 | 10,000 |
| customizer | >100 | 1,898 |
| live preview | >100 | 5,317 |
| refresh | >100 | 4,397 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Custom Product Tabs for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/yikes-inc-easy-custom-woocommerce-product-tabs/) | 80K+ | 4.4/5 (163) | Apr 12, 2025 | 38/100 |
| 2 | [Theme My Login](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/theme-my-login/) | 50K+ | 3.7/5 (460) | Sep 15, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 3 | [Login Logo](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/login-logo/) | 40K+ | 4.9/5 (62) | Sep 11, 2024 | 48/100 |
| 4 | [Visual CSS Style Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/yellow-pencil-visual-theme-customizer/) | 30K+ | 4.1/5 (90) | Aug 23, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 5 | [WP Custom Admin Interface](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-custom-admin-interface/) | 30K+ | 4.7/5 (160) | Feb 10, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 6 | [Remove "Powered by WordPress"](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/remove-powered-by-wp/) | 20K+ | 4.4/5 (21) | Aug 14, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 7 | [HookMeUp for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hookmeup/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (7) | Sep 6, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 8 | [Options for Twenty Seventeen](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/options-for-twenty-seventeen/) | 8K+ | 4.8/5 (57) | Aug 14, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 9 | [Options for Twenty Twenty-One](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/options-for-twenty-twenty-one/) | 6K+ | 4.9/5 (64) | Aug 14, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 10 | [Admin Tools](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/admin-tools/) | 3K+ | 4.7/5 (11) | Sep 30, 2021 | 39/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Customizer Refresh free?
Yes. Customizer Refresh is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Customizer Refresh safe to use in 2026?
Customizer Refresh shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Customizer Refresh?
Customizer Refresh is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,685 times since it launched in June 2018. It was downloaded 141 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Customizer Refresh work with WordPress 7.1?
Customizer Refresh is officially tested up to WordPress 4.9.33, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Customizer Refresh need?
Customizer Refresh requires PHP 5.2.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Customizer Refresh last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on June 3, 2018 (8 years ago).

### Who makes Customizer Refresh?
Customizer Refresh is developed and maintained by kolakube.

### What are the best alternatives to Customizer Refresh?
The most popular alternatives to Customizer Refresh are Custom Product Tabs for Woo… (80K+ installs), Theme My Login (50K+ installs) and Login Logo (40K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/customizer-refresh/ · Generated 2026-09-30 17:19 UTC by PageForge