# Less PHP Compiler

> Less PHP Compiler has 3K+ active installs, a 4.5/5 rating from 4 reviews and 215 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 34/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Less PHP Compiler shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 3K+ sites, is rated 4.5/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.

**Includes the less.php preprocessor so that it may be used by other plugins or themes.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 3K+
- **Total downloads:** 51,826
- **Downloads (30 days):** 215 (+15% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.5/5 from 4 reviews
- **Health score:** 34/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.0.1
- **Last updated:** Nov 28, 2017
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.1.42
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.7+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Ari Stathopoulos (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/aristath/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/lessphp/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [compiler](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/compiler/) | #1 | 10 |
| [less](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/less/) | #1 | 11 |
| [preprocessor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/preprocessor/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| compiler | #99 | 117 |
| less | >100 | 3,374 |
| preprocessor | #13 | 16 |

## Version adoption

- 2.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [Lenix scss compiler](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/lenix-scss-compiler/) | 700+ | 5/5 (3) | May 21, 2022 | 34/100 |
| 3 | [Theme SCSS Compiler](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/theme-scss-compiler/) | 100+ | — | Aug 22, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 4 | [Simple SCSS Compiler](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-scss-compiler/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Feb 10, 2022 | 30/100 |
| 5 | [CompileKit – Tailwind CSS Compiler](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/compilekit/) | 10+ | — | Aug 7, 2026 | 57/100 |
| 6 | [Sass To CSS Compiler](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sass-to-css-compiler/) | 10+ | 4/5 (2) | May 29, 2026 | 55/100 |
| 7 | [Winden — Tailwind CSS Compiler with Full WordPress Integration](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/winden-dplugins-tailwind-css-compiler/) | 10+ | 5/5 (2) | Sep 22, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 8 | [LESS Compiler](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/less-compiler/) | 10+ | — | Oct 10, 2014 | 23/100 |
| 9 | [SASS Compiler](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sass-compiler/) | 10+ | — | Oct 19, 2014 | 23/100 |
| 10 | [Simple Compiler SCSS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-compiler-scss/) | <10 | — | Jul 9, 2026 | 55/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Less PHP Compiler free?
Yes. Less PHP Compiler is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Less PHP Compiler safe to use in 2026?
Less PHP Compiler shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 3K+ sites, is rated 4.5/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Less PHP Compiler?
Less PHP Compiler is active on 3K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 51,826 times since it launched in January 2014. It was downloaded 215 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Less PHP Compiler work with WordPress 7.1?
Less PHP Compiler is officially tested up to WordPress 4.1.42, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Less PHP Compiler last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.1, was released on November 28, 2017 (9 years ago).

### Who makes Less PHP Compiler?
Less PHP Compiler is developed and maintained by Ari Stathopoulos.

### What are the best alternatives to Less PHP Compiler?
The most popular alternatives to Less PHP Compiler are Lenix scss compiler (700+ installs), Theme SCSS Compiler (100+ installs) and Simple SCSS Compiler (10+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/lessphp/ · Generated 2026-09-26 14:42 UTC by PageForge