# Theme-Independent Stylesheets

> Theme-Independent Stylesheets has 10+ active installs and 41 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Theme-Independent Stylesheets shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**This plugin allows you to use uploaded CSS files that can be used across themes without having to edit any theme files or use FTP.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,093
- **Downloads (30 days):** 41 (+7.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1.0
- **Last updated:** Feb 7, 2018
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.9.34
- **Requires:** 
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** jshoptaw (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/jshoptaw/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/theme-independent-stylesheets/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [css](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/css/) | >100 | 353 |
| [independent](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/independent/) | #2 | 2 |
| [stylesheet](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/stylesheet/) | #20 | 21 |
| [stylesheets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/stylesheets/) | #4 | 5 |
| [theme](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/theme/) | >100 | 279 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| css | >100 | 10,000 |
| independent | >100 | 3,016 |
| stylesheet | >100 | 3,346 |
| stylesheets | >100 | 3,345 |
| theme | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 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 (1,907) | Oct 8, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 2 | [Code Snippets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/code-snippets/) | 1M+ | 4.7/5 (509) | Oct 12, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 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 Theme-Independent Stylesheets free?
Yes. Theme-Independent Stylesheets is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Theme-Independent Stylesheets safe to use in 2026?
Theme-Independent Stylesheets shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Theme-Independent Stylesheets?
Theme-Independent Stylesheets is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,093 times since it launched in February 2015. It was downloaded 41 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Theme-Independent Stylesheets work with WordPress 7.1?
Theme-Independent Stylesheets is officially tested up to WordPress 4.9.34, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Theme-Independent Stylesheets last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.0, was released on February 7, 2018 (9 years ago).

### Who makes Theme-Independent Stylesheets?
Theme-Independent Stylesheets is developed and maintained by jshoptaw.

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


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