# Eliminate Render Blocking CSS

> Eliminate Render Blocking CSS has 20+ active installs, a 1/5 rating from 2 reviews and 51 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 19/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Eliminate Render Blocking CSS shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 1/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 19/100 on our health check.

**eliminate-render-blocking-css.com provides an API for extracting the critical path css from your site. This plugin inlines the results for every page in your header section and deferres the loading of the rest of the…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 3,788
- **Downloads (30 days):** 51 (+75.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 1/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 19/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Mar 10, 2017
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.7.38
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** danielauener (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/danielauener/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/eliminate-render-blocking-css/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [Above the fold CSS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/above-the-fold-css/) | #2 | 3 |
| [Critical CSS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/critical-css/) | #7 | 12 |
| [eliminate render-blocking css](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/eliminate-render-blocking-css/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Above the fold CSS | >100 | 175 |
| Critical CSS | >100 | 1,228 |
| eliminate render-blocking css | #80 | 80 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Inline JS Block for Gutenberg](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/inline-js-block-for-gutenberg/) | 60+ | — | Jul 19, 2018 | 25/100 |
| 3 | [Inline CSS Block for Gutenberg](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/inline-css-block-gutenberg/) | 10+ | — | Jan 9, 2018 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Eliminate Render Blocking CSS free?
Yes. Eliminate Render Blocking CSS is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Eliminate Render Blocking CSS safe to use in 2026?
Eliminate Render Blocking CSS shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 1/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 19/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Eliminate Render Blocking CSS?
Eliminate Render Blocking CSS is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,788 times since it launched in March 2017. It was downloaded 51 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Eliminate Render Blocking CSS work with WordPress 7.1?
Eliminate Render Blocking CSS is officially tested up to WordPress 4.7.38, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Eliminate Render Blocking CSS last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on March 10, 2017 (10 years ago).

### Who makes Eliminate Render Blocking CSS?
Eliminate Render Blocking CSS is developed and maintained by danielauener.

### What are the best alternatives to Eliminate Render Blocking CSS?
The most popular alternatives to Eliminate Render Blocking CSS are Inline JS Block for Gutenbe… (60+ installs) and Inline CSS Block for Gutenb… (10+ installs).


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