Wordpress Style Editor

Save CSS changes made in developer tools, directly to the Wordpress stylesheet.

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The WordPress Style Editor Chrome extension streamlines the way developers and designers modify their WordPress site styles. Normally, CSS changes made in Chrome's developer tools are temporary and lost on page refresh. This extension bridges that gap by allowing users to save CSS edits directly to the WordPress theme's style.css file located in the theme root folder or child theme folder.

With real-time saving, users can bypass the need for manual file editing or FTP usage, significantly speeding up theme customization workflows. The extension features a convenient popup UI and includes an auto-save option for added convenience. Note that changes are saved immediately, so users should exercise caution. The extension is open source and regularly updated with bug fixes and improvements, making it a reliable tool for WordPress developers seeking streamlined CSS management.

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By:: Levi Melamed
Users:: 4,000+
Rating:: 3.09

(47)
Version:: 1.3.3 (Last updated: 2015-01-27)
Creation date:: 2015-01-27
Risk:: High risk impact Low risk likelihood
Permissions:: tabs
cookies
http://*/*
https://*/*
Size:: 48.87K
Email:: le*****@gmail.com
Full description:: See detailed description
Source:: Chrome Web Store
Updated:: a day ago

Ranking

# 15,046 ▼ 19

Other rankings

#3012 in Developer Tools ▼ 1

#6 in wordpress keyword 24

#7 in style keyword 30

#13 in css editor keyword 31

#22 in editor keyword 67

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User reviews

User reviews of Wordpress Style Editor reveal mixed experiences. Some users praise its ability to quickly save CSS changes directly to style.css and appreciate its minimal interference and ease of use. However, many report that it no longer works reliably, citing compatibility issues with recent Chrome versions and various WordPress setups. The plugin is seen as outdated, with sparse documentation and inconsistent functionality, especially on custom themes. While it helps some users streamline CSS editing, its limited support and inconsistency diminish its overall effectiveness for many.

Pros

Allows saving changes directly to style.css in WordPress.
Works well for some users on at least one WordPress site.
Remains unobtrusive and easy to use when needed.
Speeds up the development process by enabling instant CSS edits through Chrome Dev Tools.
Useful for testing and making instant CSS changes with a single click.

Cons

Does not work or is incompatible with latest Chrome versions or many WordPress setups.
Plugin is outdated with the last update in 2015, causing functionality issues.
Lacks documentation or comprehensive help on usage or workflow.
Fails to detect or save changes on custom or non-standard WordPress themes/templates.
Inconsistent behavior; sometimes changes are not saved or recognized.

Recent reviews

No funciona

Maria Carmen Espinola Rodríguez, 2023-06-26

Dont work anymore in 2022 (last update from the plugin: 2015)

Morgan Schaefer, 2022-03-04

I can only see this page: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/wordpress-style-editor/…

Jerzy Pieńkowski, 2020-01-28

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Wordpress Style Editor requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

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Risk likelihood

Wordpress Style Editor has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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