# WP Live CSS Editor

> WP Live CSS Editor has 100+ active installs, a 2.5/5 rating from 10 reviews and 196 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 27/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP Live CSS Editor shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 2.5/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.

**A CSS live Editor that allows you to preview realtime CSS changes and then save your changes. It saves dated backups of each save, so you can go back if it breaks, and you should erase backups once on a while. It’s a…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 46,835
- **Downloads (30 days):** 196 (+3.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 2.5/5 from 10 reviews
- **Health score:** 27/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 13.09
- **Last updated:** Sep 28, 2013
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.6.1
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.7+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** funlab (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/funlab/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-live-css-editor/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [css](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/css/) | #88 | 354 |
| [designer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/designer/) | #2 | 17 |
| [developer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/developer/) | #27 | 139 |
| [editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/editor/) | >100 | 577 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| css | >100 | 10,000 |
| designer | >100 | 1,306 |
| developer | >100 | 10,000 |
| editor | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 13.09: 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 (1,898) | Aug 27, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 2 | [Code Snippets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/code-snippets/) | 1M+ | 4.7/5 (509) | Sep 2, 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 (70) | 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 | 52/100 |
| 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 WP Live CSS Editor free?
Yes. WP Live CSS Editor is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is WP Live CSS Editor safe to use in 2026?
WP Live CSS Editor shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 2.5/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP Live CSS Editor?
WP Live CSS Editor is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 46,835 times since it launched in May 2011. It was downloaded 196 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Live CSS Editor work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Live CSS Editor is officially tested up to WordPress 3.6.1, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was WP Live CSS Editor last updated?
The latest version, 13.09, was released on September 28, 2013 (13 years ago).

### Who makes WP Live CSS Editor?
WP Live CSS Editor is developed and maintained by funlab.

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


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