Active installs
100K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#358
Peak #352
Downloads / day
222
prev 276
Downloads (7d)
1,527
All-time downloads
3.1M
Days tracked
84
1 day▬
7 days▼ 1
30 days▼ 5
90 days—
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Simple Custom CSS currently ranks #358 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #352, first reached on Aug 24, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 100K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 256 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 5% versus the month before (243/day).
- The latest release, v4.0.7, shipped on Mar 11, 2025 (584 days ago).
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #358 |
| 2026-09-30 | #356 |
| 2026-08-31 | #353 |
| 2026-07-31 | #357 |
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 | 100,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 100,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 100,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 100,000 |
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 | 222 |
| 2026-09-30 | 289 |
| 2026-08-31 | 271 |
| 2026-07-31 | 194 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | John Regan |
|---|---|
| Current version | 4.0.7 |
| Versions released | — |
| Last updated | 2025-03-11 |
| Added to directory | 2013-08-06 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.0.1+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
Add Custom CSS to your WordPress site without any hassles.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Simple Custom CSS?
WordPress.org reports 100K+ active installs.
How popular is Simple Custom CSS?
As of October 16, 2026, Simple Custom CSS ranks #358 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #352.
When was Simple Custom CSS last updated?
Simple Custom CSS was last updated on March 11, 2025 (version 4.0.7).
Who makes Simple Custom CSS?
Simple Custom CSS is developed by John Regan. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in August 2013.
