Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Simple CSS currently ranks #544 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #537, first reached on Jul 23, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 80K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 59 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 32% versus the month before (45/day).
- The latest release, v1.1.1, shipped on Sep 15, 2025 (396 days ago) — release #8 since the plugin joined the directory in 2015.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #544 |
| 2026-09-30 | #541 |
| 2026-08-31 | #543 |
| 2026-07-31 | #538 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 80,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 80,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 80,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 80,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | 125 |
| 2026-09-30 | 68 |
| 2026-08-31 | 48 |
| 2026-07-31 | 61 |
| 2026-06-30 | 52 |
| 2026-05-31 | 40 |
| 2026-04-30 | 119 |
| 2026-03-31 | 57 |
| 2026-02-28 | 55 |
| 2026-01-31 | 49 |
| 2025-12-31 | 23 |
| 2025-11-30 | 96 |
| 2025-10-31 | 48 |
| 2025-09-30 | 55 |
| 2025-08-31 | 17 |
| 2025-07-31 | 30 |
| 2025-06-30 | 28 |
| 2025-05-31 | 41 |
| 2025-04-30 | 46 |
| 2025-03-31 | 40 |
| 2025-02-28 | 55 |
| 2025-01-31 | 63 |
| 2024-12-31 | 21 |
| 2024-11-30 | 53 |
| 2024-10-31 | 73 |
| 2024-09-30 | 83 |
| 2024-08-31 | 55 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Tom |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1.1 |
| Versions released | 8 |
| Last updated | 2025-09-15 |
| Added to directory | 2015-11-21 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.0+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Add CSS to your website through an admin editor, the Customizer or a metabox for page/post specific CSS.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Simple CSS?
WordPress.org reports 80K+ active installs.
How popular is Simple CSS?
As of October 16, 2026, Simple CSS ranks #544 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #537.
When was Simple CSS last updated?
Simple CSS was last updated on September 15, 2025 (version 1.1.1). It has shipped 8 releases in total.
Who makes Simple CSS?
Simple CSS is developed by Tom. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in November 2015.
