# Legacy Jetpack Custom CSS Editor

> Legacy Jetpack Custom CSS Editor has 20+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 48 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 31/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Legacy Jetpack Custom CSS Editor shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

**This plugin re-adds a standalone editing page for Custom CSS in the WordPress Admin UI, for users that aren’t comfortable using the one in the Customizer.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 2,918
- **Downloads (30 days):** 48 (+54.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 31/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.9
- **Last updated:** Dec 16, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.8.32
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.7+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** George Stephanis (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/georgestephanis/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/legacy-jetpack-custom-css-editor/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [custom css](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-css/) | #42 | 65 |
| [jetpack](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/jetpack/) | #42 | 75 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| custom css | >100 | 10,000 |
| jetpack | >100 | 895 |

## Version adoption

- 0.9: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Simple Custom CSS and JS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-css-js/) | 600K+ | 4.4/5 (103) | Aug 20, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 2 | [Insert Headers And Footers](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-headers-and-footers/) | 300K+ | 5/5 (135) | Jul 17, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 3 | [Simple Custom CSS Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-custom-css/) | 100K+ | 4.7/5 (159) | Mar 11, 2025 | 51/100 |
| 4 | [Simple CSS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-css/) | 80K+ | 4.9/5 (60) | Sep 15, 2025 | 58/100 |
| 5 | [WP Add Custom CSS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-add-custom-css/) | 60K+ | 4.8/5 (89) | Aug 14, 2025 | 56/100 |
| 6 | [Woody Code Snippets – Insert PHP, CSS, JS, and Header/Footer Scripts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/insert-php/) | 50K+ | 4.5/5 (221) | Sep 29, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 7 | [FluentSnippets – High-Performance Code Snippets, Header & Footer Code, Custom CSS & PHP Code Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-code-manager/) | 50K+ | 4.7/5 (77) | Aug 12, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 8 | [Custom CSS and JavaScript](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-css-and-javascript/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (60) | Aug 12, 2024 | 35/100 |
| 9 | [TJ Custom CSS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/theme-junkie-custom-css/) | 8K+ | 5/5 (6) | Oct 26, 2022 | 41/100 |
| 10 | [CodeKit – Custom Codes Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-codes/) | 7K+ | 4.8/5 (16) | Mar 5, 2026 | 62/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Legacy Jetpack Custom CSS Editor free?
Yes. Legacy Jetpack Custom CSS Editor is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Legacy Jetpack Custom CSS Editor safe to use in 2026?
Legacy Jetpack Custom CSS Editor shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Legacy Jetpack Custom CSS Editor?
Legacy Jetpack Custom CSS Editor is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,918 times since it launched in December 2016. It was downloaded 48 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Legacy Jetpack Custom CSS Editor work with WordPress 7.1?
Legacy Jetpack Custom CSS Editor is officially tested up to WordPress 4.8.32, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Legacy Jetpack Custom CSS Editor last updated?
The latest version, 0.9, was released on December 16, 2016 (10 years ago).

### Who makes Legacy Jetpack Custom CSS Editor?
Legacy Jetpack Custom CSS Editor is developed and maintained by George Stephanis.

### What are the best alternatives to Legacy Jetpack Custom CSS Editor?
The most popular alternatives to Legacy Jetpack Custom CSS Editor are Simple Custom CSS and JS (600K+ installs), Insert Headers And Footers (300K+ installs) and Simple Custom CSS Plugin (100K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/legacy-jetpack-custom-css-editor/ · Generated 2026-10-01 17:43 UTC by PageForge