# Simple CSS

> Simple CSS has 80K+ active installs, a 4.9/5 rating from 60 reviews and 1.3K downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 58/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Simple CSS works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 80K+ sites, is rated 4.9/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 58/100 on our health check.

**Add CSS to your website through an admin editor, the Customizer or a metabox for page/post specific CSS.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** #543 of 69,475 plugins
- **Active installs:** 80K+
- **Total downloads:** 564,367
- **Downloads (30 days):** 1,342 (-27.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.9/5 from 60 reviews
- **Health score:** 58/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.1.1
- **Last updated:** Sep 15, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Tom (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/edge22/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/simple-css/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [css](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/css/) | #6 | 354 |
| [CSS Customizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/css-customizer/) | #1 | 1 |
| [custom css](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-css/) | #4 | 65 |
| [simple css](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/simple-css/) | #1 | 2 |
| [Simple Custom CSS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/simple-custom-css/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| css | #11 | 10,000 |
| CSS Customizer | #5 | 1,016 |
| custom css | #20 | 10,000 |
| simple css | #4 | 5,810 |
| Simple Custom CSS | #8 | 4,073 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 99%
- Other: 1%

## 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 | 93/100 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 11 | [Scripts n Styles](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/scripts-n-styles/) | 30K+ | 4.4/5 (30) | Jun 6, 2023 | 45/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Simple CSS safe to use in 2026?
Simple CSS works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 80K+ sites, is rated 4.9/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 58/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Simple CSS?
Simple CSS is active on 80K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 564,367 times since it launched in November 2015. It was downloaded 1,342 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Simple CSS work with WordPress 7.1?
Simple CSS is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.10, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Simple CSS last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.1, was released on September 15, 2025 (1 year ago).

### Who makes Simple CSS?
Simple CSS is developed and maintained by Tom.

### What are the best alternatives to Simple CSS?
The most popular alternatives to Simple 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/simple-css/ · Generated 2026-09-26 16:10 UTC by PageForge