# WP-SCSS

> WP-SCSS has 40K+ active installs, a 4.3/5 rating from 61 reviews and 2.5K downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 60/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** WP-SCSS works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 40K+ sites, is rated 4.3/5 and was last updated 7 months ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.

**Compiles .scss files to .css and enqueues them.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** #842 of 69,791 plugins
- **Active installs:** 40K+
- **Total downloads:** 503,351
- **Downloads (30 days):** 2,542 (-7.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.3/5 from 61 reviews
- **Health score:** 60/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 4.0.8
- **Last updated:** Mar 2, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.1+, PHP 7.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Connect Think (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/connectthink/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-scss/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [css](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/css/) | #9 | 354 |
| [sass](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/sass/) | #1 | 12 |
| [scss](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/scss/) | #1 | 14 |
| [ScssPhp](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/scssphp/) | #1 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| css | >100 | 10,000 |
| sass | #3 | 203 |
| scss | #1 | 298 |
| ScssPhp | #1 | 15 |

## Version adoption

- 4.0: 84.3%
- 1.2: 6.1%
- 2.4: 5.4%
- Other: 4.3%

## 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 | 91/100 |
| 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 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 WP-SCSS free?
Yes. WP-SCSS is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is WP-SCSS safe to use in 2026?
WP-SCSS works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 40K+ sites, is rated 4.3/5 and was last updated 7 months ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP-SCSS?
WP-SCSS is active on 40K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 503,351 times since it launched in November 2013. It was downloaded 2,542 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP-SCSS work with WordPress 7.1?
WP-SCSS 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.

### What PHP version does WP-SCSS need?
WP-SCSS requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was WP-SCSS last updated?
The latest version, 4.0.8, was released on March 2, 2026 (7 months ago).

### Who makes WP-SCSS?
WP-SCSS is developed and maintained by Connect Think.

### What are the best alternatives to WP-SCSS?
The most popular alternatives to WP-SCSS 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/wp-scss/ · Generated 2026-09-29 08:56 UTC by PageForge