Custom CSS and JavaScript vs Post/Page Specific Custom Code (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Custom CSS and JavaScript
10K+ active installs
Free
Post/Page Specific Custom Code
7.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Custom CSS and JavaScript has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 60 reviews) and leads in active installations (10K+ vs 7.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Custom CSS and JavaScript has accumulated 176K+ total downloads while Post/Page Specific Custom Code has 77K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Custom CSS and JavaScript | Post/Page Specific Custom Code | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ◄ | 4.6/5 |
| Total Reviews | 60 | ◄ | 42 |
| Active Installs | 10K+ | ◄ | 7.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 176K+ | ◄ | 77K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 year ago | ► | 8 months ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2016 | |
| Age | 11 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.5+ | 5.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.0.16 | 0.3.0 |
Rating Breakdown
Custom CSS and JavaScript
Post/Page Specific Custom Code
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Custom CSS and JavaScript averaged approximately 12 daily downloads while Post/Page Specific Custom Code averaged 18.
Recent Reviews
Custom CSS and JavaScript Reviews
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.
Makes work easier.
Makes work easier. This topic was modified 1 year, 6 months ago by jamunahernandez14.
Works geat, easy to use.
Works great, just what I needed to set up of special fields.
Post/Page Specific Custom Code Reviews
Spam message asking for money
Be warned! This plugin is a sneaky scam. Out of nowhere, a giant info box shoves a payment message in your face on the WordPress admin page. It’s clear the developer has no clue about user experience,
Spammy plugin
Uninstalled. Spams the WP Admin page with money begs.
A bit buggy
The CSS metabox has a spinner that continuously spin, and the CSS is now inject inside the BODY content of the page instead of the HEAD… probably another bug. Had to switch to Simple CSS. It inject th
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