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Code Snippets vs CSS Refresh (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Code Snippets

Code Snippets

4.7(497)

1.0M+ active installs

Free + Premium

Updated 1 month ago
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CSS Refresh

CSS Refresh

4(1)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 13 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Code Snippets has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 497 reviews) and leads in active installations (1.0M+ vs 10). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Code Snippets has accumulated 19M+ total downloads while CSS Refresh has 3.1K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Code Snippets
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CSS Refresh4/5
Total Reviews
497Code Snippets
◄
CSS Refresh1
Active Installs
1.0M+Code Snippets
◄
CSS Refresh10
Total Downloads
19M+Code Snippets
◄
CSS Refresh3.1K+
Support Resolution
90%Code Snippets
CSS RefreshN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoCode Snippets
◄
CSS Refresh13 years ago
First Released
2012Code Snippets
CSS Refresh2012
Age
14 yearsCode Snippets
CSS Refresh14 years
WP Requires
5.0+Code Snippets
CSS Refresh2.0.2+
PHP Requires
7.4+Code Snippets
CSS Refreshfalse+
Business Model
Free + PremiumCode Snippets
CSS RefreshFree
Latest Version
3.9.5Code Snippets
CSS Refresh2.1

Rating Breakdown

Code Snippets

4.7/5(497 reviews)
5
89%
4
2%
3
1%
2
1%
1
6%

CSS Refresh

4/5(1 reviews)
5
0%
4
100%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Code Snippets Reviews

by tibornebel

Very usefull

I dont need to add a child theme to edit functions.php

by mawuart

Essential tool for safe and flexible WordPress development

I’ve been using Code Snippets extensively while building custom functionality for my WooCommerce setup, and it has become an essential tool in my workflow. It provides a clean, safe, and structured

by Sharonq

Better than editing functions php

If you use php by copy pasting and don’t have the skills for creating your own functions php this plugin is essential – its on every one of my site.

CSS Refresh Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Code Snippets or CSS Refresh more popular?
Code Snippets has 1.0M+ active installations while CSS Refresh has 10. Code Snippets is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Code Snippets or CSS Refresh?
Code Snippets has a 4.7/5 rating from 497 reviews, while CSS Refresh has a 4/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Code Snippets and CSS Refresh free?
Code Snippets is free + premium and CSS Refresh is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Code Snippets or CSS Refresh?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Code Snippets was last updated 1 month ago and CSS Refresh was last updated 13 years ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.