WordPress Directory
Best Custom Css WordPress Plugins
5 plugins · 1.2M combined installs · 4.8/5 avg rating
Custom CSS plugins provide a safe, theme-independent way to add or override CSS styles on a WordPress site without editing theme files directly. They are commonly used by designers and developers who want style tweaks to survive theme updates, and by non-technical users who need a simple interface to paste in CSS snippets. Features typically include a code editor with syntax highlighting, per-post or per-page CSS scoping, conditional loading to avoid unnecessary style overhead on unaffected pages, and a preview mode to test changes before publishing. Custom CSS plugins are also useful for applying minor brand adjustments to page builder outputs or third-party plugin styles.
Comparison
| # | Plugin | Author | Active Installs | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Simple Custom CSS and JS | SilkyPress | 700K | ★ 4.4 | 101 |
| 2 | Insert Headers And Footers | Adnan | 300K | ★ 5.0 | 126 |
| 3 | Simple Custom CSS Plugin | John Regan | 100K | ★ 4.7 | 159 |
| 4 | Simple CSS | Tom | 80K | ★ 4.9 | 60 |
| 5 | WP Add Custom CSS | Daniele De Santis | 60K | ★ 4.8 | 90 |