# Ultimate CSS Gradient Maker

> Ultimate CSS Gradient Maker has 10+ active installs and 65 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Ultimate CSS Gradient Maker shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Wrap any page or post content in a completely customizable CSS background gradient, quickly and easily**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,008
- **Downloads (30 days):** 65 (+14% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.3
- **Last updated:** Dec 20, 2018
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.0.30
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** corporatezen222 (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/corporatezen222/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/ultimate-css-gradient-maker/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [css](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/css/) | >100 | 353 |
| [CSS3](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/css3/) | #28 | 35 |
| [gradient](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gradient/) | #4 | 9 |
| [gradient maker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gradient-maker/) | #1 | 1 |
| [responsive](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/responsive/) | >100 | 411 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| css | >100 | 10,000 |
| CSS3 | >100 | 383 |
| gradient | >100 | 1,135 |
| gradient maker | #25 | 26 |
| responsive | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.3: 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 (1,903) | 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 Ultimate CSS Gradient Maker free?
Yes. Ultimate CSS Gradient Maker is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Ultimate CSS Gradient Maker safe to use in 2026?
Ultimate CSS Gradient Maker shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Ultimate CSS Gradient Maker?
Ultimate CSS Gradient Maker is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,008 times since it launched in February 2018. It was downloaded 65 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Ultimate CSS Gradient Maker work with WordPress 7.1?
Ultimate CSS Gradient Maker is officially tested up to WordPress 5.0.30, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Ultimate CSS Gradient Maker last updated?
The latest version, 1.3, was released on December 20, 2018 (8 years ago).

### Who makes Ultimate CSS Gradient Maker?
Ultimate CSS Gradient Maker is developed and maintained by corporatezen222.

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


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