# Instant CSS

> Instant CSS has 3K+ active installs, a 4.9/5 rating from 15 reviews and 301 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 29/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Instant CSS shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 3K+ sites, is rated 4.9/5 and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 29/100 on our health check.

**Use the power of Visual Studio Code in WordPress to write your CSS or SCSS**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 3K+
- **Total downloads:** 16,449
- **Downloads (30 days):** 301 (+2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.9/5 from 15 reviews
- **Health score:** 29/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2.2
- **Last updated:** Sep 21, 2023
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.3.12
- **Requires:** 
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 1 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** dylanblokhuis (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/dylanblokhuis/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/instant-css/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [css](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/css/) | #27 | 354 |
| [custom css](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-css/) | #15 | 65 |
| [postcss](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/postcss/) | #1 | 1 |
| [sass](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/sass/) | #2 | 12 |
| [scss](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/scss/) | #2 | 14 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| css | >100 | 10,000 |
| custom css | >100 | 10,000 |
| postcss | #12 | 64 |
| sass | #30 | 201 |
| scss | #38 | 295 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 92.5%
- 1.1: 7.5%

## 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 (1,895) | Aug 27, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 2 | [Code Snippets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/code-snippets/) | 1M+ | 4.7/5 (509) | Sep 2, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 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 22, 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 Instant CSS free?
Yes. Instant CSS is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Instant CSS safe to use in 2026?
Instant CSS shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 3K+ sites, is rated 4.9/5 and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 29/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Instant CSS?
Instant CSS is active on 3K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 16,449 times since it launched in March 2019. It was downloaded 301 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Instant CSS work with WordPress 7.1?
Instant CSS is officially tested up to WordPress 6.3.12, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Instant CSS last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.2, was released on September 21, 2023 (3 years ago).

### Who makes Instant CSS?
Instant CSS is developed and maintained by dylanblokhuis.

### What are the best alternatives to Instant CSS?
The most popular alternatives to Instant 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/instant-css/ · Generated 2026-09-27 16:57 UTC by PageForge