# Insert JavaScript and CSS

> Insert JavaScript and CSS has 400+ active installs, a 4.1/5 rating from 10 reviews and 105 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 35/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Insert JavaScript and CSS shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 400+ sites, is rated 4.1/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.

**Easily add custom JavaScript or CSS to a single post or page.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 400+
- **Total downloads:** 27,007
- **Downloads (30 days):** 105 (+52.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.1/5 from 10 reviews
- **Health score:** 35/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.2
- **Last updated:** Jul 26, 2012
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.4.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Ryan (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/ryannutt/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/insert-javascript-css/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [css](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/css/) | #47 | 354 |
| [javascript](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/javascript/) | #41 | 274 |
| [page](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/page/) | #77 | 491 |
| [post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post/) | >100 | 1,201 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| css | >100 | 10,000 |
| javascript | >100 | 10,000 |
| page | >100 | 10,000 |
| post | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 0.2: 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 (1,900) | Oct 8, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 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 (71) | 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 | 56/100 |
| 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 Insert JavaScript and CSS free?
Yes. Insert JavaScript and CSS is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Insert JavaScript and CSS safe to use in 2026?
Insert JavaScript and CSS shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 400+ sites, is rated 4.1/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Insert JavaScript and CSS?
Insert JavaScript and CSS is active on 400+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 27,007 times since it launched in June 2012. It was downloaded 105 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Insert JavaScript and CSS work with WordPress 7.1?
Insert JavaScript and CSS is officially tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Insert JavaScript and CSS last updated?
The latest version, 0.2, was released on July 26, 2012 (14 years ago).

### Who makes Insert JavaScript and CSS?
Insert JavaScript and CSS is developed and maintained by Ryan.

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


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/insert-javascript-css/ · Generated 2026-10-08 19:20 UTC by PageForge