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Custom CSS

By FRESHFACE

Design & Themes / Custom CSS & Styling

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

Custom CSS Review - In-Depth Analysis

Easily add custom CSS and JS to your WordPress site. Use the built-in editor for syntax highlighting.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.73/10

User Rating

2.5/5 (based on 17+ reviews)

Active Installations

900+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

5 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin allows you to create and manage custom CSS and JS codes for your WordPress site. It features an intuitive ACE editor that provides syntax highlighting for easier coding. With the Conditional Logic feature, you can specify where your custom codes should be applied.

One of the advantages of this plugin is that your custom codes will remain intact even if you change your theme. This makes it a reliable solution for applying CSS adjustments to your site.

Comparing to Alternatives

Custom CSS faces strong competition from several well-established plugins that offer more features and better usability for adding custom CSS to WordPress sites.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Allows adding both CSS and JavaScript code.
Simple interface for basic custom CSS needs.
Lightweight plugin with minimal setup.
No complex configuration required.
Integrates directly into the WordPress dashboard.

Weaknesses

Free version severely limited to one block of code.
Aggressive upsell to a non-existent premium version.
Known medium-level security vulnerability with no fix.
User interface includes intrusive advertisements and upgrade prompts.

User Sentiment Analysis

The plugin has a low average rating with a majority of users expressing dissatisfaction, particularly due to limitations and intrusive upselling tactics.

Positive highlights

'It does the job, and I like the idea that you can add JS not just CSS.' — Jason King
'Simple interface for adding custom CSS.' — dansperfect
'Lightweight and easy to use for basic CSS edits.' — anonymous positive reviewer

Common complaints

Free version restricts users to only one block of custom code.
Persistent and intrusive prompts to upgrade to a premium version that does not exist.
Plugin inserts spam or advertisements into the WordPress dashboard.
Limited functionality makes it less useful compared to alternatives.
Security vulnerability with no available fix.

Weaknesses

Limited free functionality frustrates users.
Aggressive marketing tactics reduce user trust.
Security risk due to unresolved vulnerability.
Lack of updates and support evident from outdated security scan.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who need a very basic and lightweight plugin to add a single block of custom CSS or JavaScript and are not concerned about advanced features or security risks.

Not ideal for

Anyone needing to add multiple CSS blocks, seeking a secure and well-supported plugin, or who dislikes intrusive upselling and advertisements should avoid this plugin.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version allows adding only one block of custom CSS or JavaScript code, which is very limited for most users.

Final Verdict

Custom CSS offers a very limited free experience with significant restrictions and intrusive upselling tactics that frustrate users. Its known security vulnerability and lack of updates further diminish its appeal.

Given the availability of many better alternatives that provide more features, better user experience, and stronger security, this plugin is not recommended for most users seeking to add custom CSS to their WordPress sites.