# VersionIt

> VersionIt has 10+ active installs, a 4/5 rating from 1 reviews and 40 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 27/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** VersionIt shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.

**Removes default version query strings from CSS/JS resources, appends the modified time to the filename, and creates the necessary .**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,393
- **Downloads (30 days):** 40 (+33.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 27/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Jan 18, 2014
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.7.41
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.3+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Zach Schnackel (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/zslabs/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/versionit/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [css](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/css/) | >100 | 353 |
| [JS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/js/) | #66 | 72 |
| [resources](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/resources/) | #8 | 9 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| css | >100 | 10,000 |
| JS | >100 | 8,535 |
| resources | >100 | 4,121 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 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 VersionIt free?
Yes. VersionIt is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is VersionIt safe to use in 2026?
VersionIt shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use VersionIt?
VersionIt is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,393 times since it launched in September 2012. It was downloaded 40 times in the last 30 days.

### Does VersionIt work with WordPress 7.1?
VersionIt is officially tested up to WordPress 3.7.41, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was VersionIt last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on January 18, 2014 (13 years ago).

### Who makes VersionIt?
VersionIt is developed and maintained by Zach Schnackel.

### What are the best alternatives to VersionIt?
The most popular alternatives to VersionIt 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/versionit/ · Generated 2026-10-12 17:58 UTC by PageForge