Add Admin CSS vs csstimeline (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, csstimeline has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Add Admin CSS leads in active installations (10K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Add Admin CSS has accumulated 140K+ total downloads while csstimeline has 1.8K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Add Admin CSS | csstimeline | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 35 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 10K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 140K+ | ◄ | 1.8K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ◄ | 9 years ago |
| First Released | 2011 | 2016 | |
| Age | 15 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.5+ | 3.6+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.5.1 | 1.0 |
Rating
4.9/5Add Admin CSS
►csstimeline5/5
Total Reviews
35Add Admin CSS
◄csstimeline1
Active Installs
10K+Add Admin CSS
◄csstimeline10
Total Downloads
140K+Add Admin CSS
◄csstimeline1.8K+
Support Resolution
N/AAdd Admin CSS
csstimelineN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoAdd Admin CSS
◄csstimeline9 years ago
First Released
2011Add Admin CSS
csstimeline2016
Age
15 yearsAdd Admin CSS
csstimeline10 years
WP Requires
5.5+Add Admin CSS
csstimeline3.6+
PHP Requires
false+Add Admin CSS
csstimelinefalse+
Business Model
FreeAdd Admin CSS
csstimelineFree
Latest Version
2.5.1Add Admin CSS
csstimeline1.0
Rating Breakdown
Add Admin CSS
4.9/5(35 reviews)
5
97%
4
0%
3
0%
2
3%
1
0%
csstimeline
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Add Admin CSS Reviews
by ellencarnahan
Very Nice Perk
I really like to customize my admin experience, and installed this plugin to distinguish the icons when other plugin developers default to things like “post icon.” Seems to lack support but that is ho
by mikeecho
AWESOME
Awesome plugin, works fantastic Well done!
by ipchania
Working great !!!
Working great !!!
csstimeline Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Add Admin CSS or csstimeline more popular?
Add Admin CSS has 10K+ active installations while csstimeline has 10. Add Admin CSS is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Add Admin CSS or csstimeline?
Add Admin CSS has a 4.9/5 rating from 35 reviews, while csstimeline has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Add Admin CSS and csstimeline free?
Add Admin CSS is free and csstimeline is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Add Admin CSS or csstimeline?
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?
Add Admin CSS was last updated 3 months ago and csstimeline was last updated 9 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.