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Custom CSS and JavaScript vs Basic URL ShortCodes (2026)

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

Custom CSS and JavaScript

Custom CSS and JavaScript

4.7(60)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
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Basic URL ShortCodes

Basic URL ShortCodes

5(2)

3.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Basic URL ShortCodes has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while Custom CSS and JavaScript leads in active installations (10K+ vs 3.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Custom CSS and JavaScript has accumulated 176K+ total downloads while Basic URL ShortCodes has 7.9K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Custom CSS and JavaScript
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Basic URL ShortCodes5/5
Total Reviews
60Custom CSS and JavaScript
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Basic URL ShortCodes2
Active Installs
10K+Custom CSS and JavaScript
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Basic URL ShortCodes3.0K+
Total Downloads
176K+Custom CSS and JavaScript
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Basic URL ShortCodes7.9K+
Support Resolution
N/ACustom CSS and JavaScript
Basic URL ShortCodesN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoCustom CSS and JavaScript
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Basic URL ShortCodes1 month ago
First Released
2015Custom CSS and JavaScript
Basic URL ShortCodes2017
Age
11 yearsCustom CSS and JavaScript
Basic URL ShortCodes9 years
WP Requires
3.5+Custom CSS and JavaScript
Basic URL ShortCodes4.0.0+
PHP Requires
false+Custom CSS and JavaScript
Basic URL ShortCodesfalse+
Business Model
FreeCustom CSS and JavaScript
Basic URL ShortCodesFree
Latest Version
2.0.16Custom CSS and JavaScript
Basic URL ShortCodes4.0.2

Rating Breakdown

Custom CSS and JavaScript

4.7/5(60 reviews)
5
90%
4
2%
3
0%
2
2%
1
7%

Basic URL ShortCodes

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

Recent Reviews

Custom CSS and JavaScript Reviews

by dshelton

Makes adding css snippets a breeze

I have been using this plugin for a month and it has really helped when you just need to try a small css snippet or two. I can quickly check out the code and get the site running without any trouble.

by jamunahernandez14

Makes work easier.

Makes work easier. This topic was modified 1 year, 6 months ago by jamunahernandez14.

by sloanthrasher

Works geat, easy to use.

Works great, just what I needed to set up of special fields.

Basic URL ShortCodes Reviews

by aaylasecura

I love plugins that do what says on the box

I’m a developer and hate installing bloat or generally plugins that have 2MB of code to just do one simple thing. This one is just a screen-height of simplicity that just adds the shortcodes it says i

by kpdeveloper65

Great basic plugin

Great basic plugin Exactly what I was looking for. Great works for website with any theme. Thanks!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Custom CSS and JavaScript or Basic URL ShortCodes more popular?
Custom CSS and JavaScript has 10K+ active installations while Basic URL ShortCodes has 3.0K+. Custom CSS and JavaScript is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Custom CSS and JavaScript or Basic URL ShortCodes?
Custom CSS and JavaScript has a 4.7/5 rating from 60 reviews, while Basic URL ShortCodes has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Custom CSS and JavaScript and Basic URL ShortCodes free?
Custom CSS and JavaScript is free and Basic URL ShortCodes is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Custom CSS and JavaScript or Basic URL ShortCodes?
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?
Custom CSS and JavaScript was last updated 1 year ago and Basic URL ShortCodes was last updated 1 month ago.

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