Active installs
10K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#1907
Peak #1901
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
239.4K
Days tracked
37
1 day▬
7 days▼ 3
30 days▲ 3
90 days—
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- WP-LESS currently ranks #1907 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1901, first reached on Aug 13, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.9.8, shipped on May 14, 2025 (474 days ago) — release #16 since the plugin joined the directory in 2009.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | #1907 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1910 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 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
Details
| Author | thom4 |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.9.8 |
| Versions released | 16 |
| Last updated | 2025-05-14 |
| Added to directory | 2009-08-14 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.2+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Implementation of LESS (Leaner CSS) in order to make themes development easier.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use WP-LESS?
WordPress.org reports 10K+ active installs.
How popular is WP-LESS?
As of August 31, 2026, WP-LESS ranks #1907 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #1901.
When was WP-LESS last updated?
WP-LESS was last updated on May 14, 2025 (version 1.9.8). It has shipped 16 releases in total.
Who makes WP-LESS?
WP-LESS is developed by thom4. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in August 2009.
