WP Add Custom CSS vs Style Switcher (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, WP Add Custom CSS has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 90 reviews) and leads in active installations (60K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Add Custom CSS has accumulated 991K+ total downloads while Style Switcher has 1.3K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Add Custom CSS | Style Switcher | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 90 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 60K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 991K+ | ◄ | 1.3K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 7 months ago | ◄ | 7 years ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2018 | |
| Age | 12 years | 8 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.0+ | 4.9.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 7.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.2.1 | 1.0.1 |
Rating
4.8/5WP Add Custom CSS
◄Style SwitcherN/A
Total Reviews
90WP Add Custom CSS
◄Style Switcher0
Active Installs
60K+WP Add Custom CSS
◄Style Switcher10
Total Downloads
991K+WP Add Custom CSS
◄Style Switcher1.3K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP Add Custom CSS
Style SwitcherN/A
Last Updated
7 months agoWP Add Custom CSS
◄Style Switcher7 years ago
First Released
2014WP Add Custom CSS
Style Switcher2018
Age
12 yearsWP Add Custom CSS
Style Switcher8 years
WP Requires
4.0+WP Add Custom CSS
Style Switcher4.9.5+
PHP Requires
false+WP Add Custom CSS
Style Switcher7.0+
Business Model
FreeWP Add Custom CSS
Style SwitcherFree
Latest Version
1.2.1WP Add Custom CSS
Style Switcher1.0.1
Rating Breakdown
WP Add Custom CSS
4.8/5(90 reviews)
5
91%
4
2%
3
2%
2
2%
1
2%
Style Switcher
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
WP Add Custom CSS Reviews
by Jesko Bendmann
love it
simple and one click access. great plugin.
by danielepais
It does exactly what it says in the tin
Great simple and effective plugin.
by skylabb
Great plugin with a couple issues
I want to like this plugin but there are a couple things needed improvement. Having the option to choose output method is great, but useless when it’s not working. The “Use a CSS file” option does not
Style Switcher Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP Add Custom CSS or Style Switcher more popular?
WP Add Custom CSS has 60K+ active installations while Style Switcher has 10. WP Add Custom CSS is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Add Custom CSS or Style Switcher?
WP Add Custom CSS has a 4.8/5 rating from 90 reviews, while Style Switcher has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are WP Add Custom CSS and Style Switcher free?
WP Add Custom CSS is free and Style Switcher is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Add Custom CSS or Style Switcher?
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?
WP Add Custom CSS was last updated 7 months ago and Style Switcher was last updated 7 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.