Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Custom Body Class currently ranks #1889 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1884, first reached on Oct 7, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 10K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 32 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 25% versus the month before (26/day).
- The latest release, v0.7.5, shipped on Jul 27, 2025 (446 days ago) — release #10 since the plugin joined the directory in 2015.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #1889 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1888 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1893 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1898 |
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 | 10,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 10,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 10,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 10,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-14 | 22 |
| 2026-09-30 | 52 |
| 2026-08-31 | 23 |
| 2026-07-31 | 30 |
| 2026-06-30 | 25 |
| 2026-05-31 | 13 |
| 2026-04-30 | 22 |
| 2026-03-31 | 37 |
| 2026-02-28 | 12 |
| 2026-01-31 | 19 |
| 2025-12-31 | 9 |
| 2025-11-30 | 22 |
| 2025-10-31 | 39 |
| 2025-09-30 | 201 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Andrei Lupu |
|---|---|
| Current version | 0.7.5 |
| Versions released | 10 |
| Last updated | 2025-07-27 |
| Added to directory | 2015-07-26 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.2.0+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
A plain simple plugin which allows you to add a custom CSS class the HTML body tag.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Custom Body Class?
WordPress.org reports 10K+ active installs.
How popular is Custom Body Class?
As of October 16, 2026, Custom Body Class ranks #1889 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #1884.
When was Custom Body Class last updated?
Custom Body Class was last updated on July 27, 2025 (version 0.7.5). It has shipped 10 releases in total.
Who makes Custom Body Class?
Custom Body Class is developed by Andrei Lupu. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in July 2015.
