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Custom CSS vs OpenHook (2026)

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

Custom CSS

Custom CSS

2.5(17)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
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OpenHook

OpenHook

3.7(6)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, OpenHook has a higher user rating (3.7/5 from 6 reviews) while Custom CSS leads in active installations (1.0K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Custom CSS has accumulated 69K+ total downloads while OpenHook has 281K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
2.5/5Custom CSS
►
OpenHook3.7/5
Total Reviews
17Custom CSS
◄
OpenHook6
Active Installs
1.0K+Custom CSS
OpenHook1.0K+
Total Downloads
69K+Custom CSS
►
OpenHook281K+
Support Resolution
N/ACustom CSS
OpenHookN/A
Last Updated
8 years agoCustom CSS
►
OpenHook2 years ago
First Released
2015Custom CSS
OpenHook2008
Age
11 yearsCustom CSS
OpenHook18 years
WP Requires
4.0.0+Custom CSS
OpenHook4.1+
PHP Requires
false+Custom CSS
OpenHookfalse+
Business Model
FreeCustom CSS
OpenHookFree
Latest Version
1.4.0Custom CSS
OpenHook4.3.1

Rating Breakdown

Custom CSS

2.5/5(17 reviews)
5
29%
4
0%
3
12%
2
12%
1
47%

OpenHook

3.7/5(6 reviews)
5
50%
4
0%
3
33%
2
0%
1
17%

Recent Reviews

Custom CSS Reviews

by kolakube

No way to add ANY custom code, but there is a huge “upgrade to premium” button.

No way to add ANY custom code, but there is a huge “upgrade to premium” button. This topic was modified 9 years, 3 months ago by kolakube.

by dansperfect

Worthless as a free app

Worthless. Just trys to force you to buy the 100 version

by kuroz

Dodgy

I am fed up with you inserting spam/advertisements into my WP dashboard for other products you sell. I have deleted the plugin and will tell others not to bother – if you do this kind of dodgy stuff,

OpenHook Reviews

by handyguyspodcast

Unsupported and broken

I believe this plugin to be broken with WordPress 4.5.3 and Thesis 1.8.6. Support post has gone unanswered for a week leading me to believe this plugin has been abandoned. Use at your own risk. I’ll r

by gordboy

Still working well

This works very well with a legacy site I run with thesis 1.6. Great to be able to attach code to thesis hooks without editing theme files.

by gecko_guy

For Headway, it's ok but missing some important aspects

Quick access to all hooks present in Headway and Infinite customization in infinite combinations. This is not quite correct. You cannot target individual blocks by ID, so the hooks are useful for

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Custom CSS or OpenHook more popular?
Custom CSS has 1.0K+ active installations while OpenHook has 1.0K+. OpenHook is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Custom CSS or OpenHook?
Custom CSS has a 2.5/5 rating from 17 reviews, while OpenHook has a 3.7/5 rating from 6 reviews.
Are Custom CSS and OpenHook free?
Custom CSS is free and OpenHook is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Custom CSS or OpenHook?
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 was last updated 8 years ago and OpenHook was last updated 2 years ago.

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