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Scripts n Styles

By WraithKenny

Developer Tools & Customization / Code Snippets & Custom Code

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Scripts n Styles Review - In-Depth Analysis

This plugin allows Admin users to individually add HTML, custom CSS, Classes and JavaScript directly to Post, Pages or any other custom post types.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.84/10

User Rating

4.4/5 (based on 30+ reviews)

Active Installations

30,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

3 / 10 (Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin allows Admin users the ability to add custom CSS and JavaScript directly into individual Post, Pages or any other registered custom post types. You can also add classes to the body tag and the post container. There is a Global settings page for which you can write Scripts n Styles for the entire blog.

Admin's can also add classes to the TinyMCE 'Formats' dropdown which users can use to style posts and pages directly. As of Scripts n Styles 3+ styles are reflected in the post editor.

Because only well trusted users should ever be allowed to insert JavaScript directly into the pages of your site, this plugin restricts usage to admin type users. Admin's have access to even more sensitive areas by definition, so that should be relatively safe.

Comparing to Alternatives

Scripts n Styles is a plugin that allows adding custom scripts and styles with some unique features, but there are several other plugins offering similar functionalities.

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Strengths

Allows adding custom HTML, CSS, and scripts globally or per page.
Supports generating custom shortcodes for scripts and styles.
Enables conditional script loading and adding custom classes to body or posts.
Has a simple interface for managing scripts and styles.
Regularly updated with security fixes.

Weaknesses

Known low severity stored XSS vulnerability fixed only in recent version.
Hardcoded script tag type limits flexibility for some script types.
Reported to cause JavaScript issues in Gutenberg block editor.
No AMP support for meta tags and scripts.

User Sentiment Analysis

With an overall rating of 4.4 from 30 reviews, most users praise the plugin's capabilities, though a minority report significant issues affecting the block editor.

Positive highlights

"Really Excellent, great!" — dglite
"Does what it says and much more!!" — Natacha
"Perfect, a must have" — iohnatan
"Not AMP friendly, make it AMP friendly" — Basudev Yadav (feature request)

Common complaints

Breaks JavaScript in Gutenberg block editor causing slow editing and block removal.
Causes terrible load issues in the editor.

Weaknesses

Low severity stored XSS vulnerability was present before version 3.5.8.
Lack of AMP compatibility for meta tags and scripts.
Hardcoded script tag type limits some use cases.
Reported conflicts with Gutenberg editor causing usability problems.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who need a straightforward plugin to add custom scripts and styles globally or per page, and who do not heavily rely on the Gutenberg block editor or AMP compatibility.

Not ideal for

Sites that use the Gutenberg block editor extensively and cannot tolerate editor performance issues, or those requiring AMP support and advanced script tag customization.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers comprehensive features for adding custom HTML, CSS, and JavaScript globally or per page, including shortcode generation and conditional script loading.

Final Verdict

Scripts n Styles is a capable plugin for managing custom scripts and styles with useful features like shortcode generation and conditional loading. It enjoys strong positive feedback for its functionality and ease of use from most users.

However, it has known issues with Gutenberg editor compatibility and had a low severity security vulnerability that has been fixed. Users relying heavily on the block editor or needing AMP support should consider alternatives. Overall, it offers good value as a free plugin for custom code management.