WP Add Custom CSS vs Titlebar Effect (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 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Add Custom CSS has accumulated 991K+ total downloads while Titlebar Effect has 1.0K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Add Custom CSS | Titlebar Effect | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 90 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 60K+ | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 991K+ | ◄ | 1.0K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 7 months ago | ◄ | 6 years ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2019 | |
| Age | 12 years | 7 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.0+ | 4.6+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.2.1 | 1.0 |
Rating
4.8/5WP Add Custom CSS
◄Titlebar EffectN/A
Total Reviews
90WP Add Custom CSS
◄Titlebar Effect0
Active Installs
60K+WP Add Custom CSS
◄Titlebar Effect0
Total Downloads
991K+WP Add Custom CSS
◄Titlebar Effect1.0K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP Add Custom CSS
Titlebar EffectN/A
Last Updated
7 months agoWP Add Custom CSS
◄Titlebar Effect6 years ago
First Released
2014WP Add Custom CSS
Titlebar Effect2019
Age
12 yearsWP Add Custom CSS
Titlebar Effect7 years
WP Requires
4.0+WP Add Custom CSS
Titlebar Effect4.6+
PHP Requires
false+WP Add Custom CSS
Titlebar Effectfalse+
Business Model
FreeWP Add Custom CSS
Titlebar EffectFree
Latest Version
1.2.1WP Add Custom CSS
Titlebar Effect1.0
Rating Breakdown
WP Add Custom CSS
4.8/5(90 reviews)
5
91%
4
2%
3
2%
2
2%
1
2%
Titlebar Effect
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
Titlebar Effect Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP Add Custom CSS or Titlebar Effect more popular?
WP Add Custom CSS has 60K+ active installations while Titlebar Effect has 0. WP Add Custom CSS is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Add Custom CSS or Titlebar Effect?
WP Add Custom CSS has a 4.8/5 rating from 90 reviews, while Titlebar Effect has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are WP Add Custom CSS and Titlebar Effect free?
WP Add Custom CSS is free and Titlebar Effect is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Add Custom CSS or Titlebar Effect?
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 Titlebar Effect was last updated 6 years ago.
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