SiteOrigin CSS vs Theme Editor
Two WordPress plugins head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
These aren’t all alternatives to each other — they do different jobs — so this page compares popularity only, not features.
At a glance
SiteOrigin CSS leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #309, ahead of Theme Editor at #732. Over the last 7 days SiteOrigin CSS slipped 1 place and Theme Editor held its place. SiteOrigin CSS has the largest install base, roughly 2× the next: 100K+ active installs against 50K+ for Theme Editor. Downloads this week: SiteOrigin CSS 2,759 and Theme Editor 1,466. Ratings: SiteOrigin CSS 4.9★ from 153 and Theme Editor 4.6★ from 128 reviews.
| Metric | SiteOrigin CSS | Theme Editor |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #309 ▼ 1 | #732 ▬ |
| Active installs | 100K+ | 50K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 2,759 | 1,466 |
| Rating | 4.9★ (153) | 4.6★ (128) |
| Last updated | May 21, 2026 | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.6.6 | 3.2 |
| Best rank on record | #304 | #730 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jun 2015 | Apr 2017 |
Highlighted cells mark the strongest figure in each row. Rank and installs are from the latest WordPress.org capture; downloads are the last seven captured days.
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, SiteOrigin CSS or Theme Editor?
By active installs, SiteOrigin CSS: 100K+ sites run it against 50K+ for Theme Editor, according to WordPress.org figures captured on September 16, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, SiteOrigin CSS or Theme Editor?
SiteOrigin CSS, at #309 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with Theme Editor at #732. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are SiteOrigin CSS or Theme Editor alternatives to each other?
Not all of them. Some of these plugins do different jobs and many sites run more than one. This page compares their popularity, not their features.
Where do these numbers come from?
WordPress.org publishes each plugin’s active install count and its position on the popular list. This site records both every day, along with per-day downloads and ratings, so the charts above show how the plugins have moved over time rather than a single day.