Description
At a glance
Looking for WP-LESS v1.9.8? It is available here as a free GPL download for WordPress — 10K+ active installs · 4.6/5 rating from 19 reviews · updated May 14, 2025 · requires WordPress 3.2+.
LESS is a templating language based on top of CSS. It provides numerous enhancements to speed up development and make its maintenance easier.
Theme developers can even bundle the plugin without worrying about conflicts: just include the special bootstrap-for-theme.php and read its instructions.
Features
- Variables
- Mixins (inheritance of rules)
- Nested Rules (write less, do more)
- Accessors (inherit a value from a specific rule)
- Functions (logic operations for dynamic results)
The plugin lets you concentrate on what you need: coding CSS. Everything else is handled automatically, from cache management to user delivery.
Seriously.
Documentation
Advanced topics on how to use the plugin API are available on the Github project documentation.
Requirements
The sole requirement is to use WordPress API and LESS convention: the .less extension.
Minimal Requirements: PHP 5.3 and WordPress 3.2.
Relies on: Less.php, plugin-toolkit.
Notice: in case you’d like to drop the usage of this plugin, it’s safe to do it. You will just need to convert back your stylesheets to CSS.
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I download WP-LESS?
WP-LESS 1.9.8 is the latest version. It is a WordPress plugin you can download here free of charge under the GPL license, with the complete feature set included and no trial limitations. It holds a 4.6/5 rating from 19 user reviews.
Does WP-LESS cost anything?
No. WP-LESS 1.9.8 is 100% free — the full GPL version, not a trial or demo. There are no download limits, no accounts to create, and no upsells during the download.
How do I install WP-LESS 1.9.8?
Download the ZIP file from this page, then in your WordPress dashboard go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin, choose the file, click Install Now, then Activate. The plugin works immediately after activation — no license key or extra setup is required for the core features.
What are the requirements for WP-LESS?
WP-LESS 1.9.8 requires WordPress 3.2 or higher. Most modern WordPress hosts already meet these versions. Running older versions may cause features to break, so update WordPress and PHP first if your site is behind.
When was WP-LESS last updated?
Version 1.9.8 was last updated on May 14, 2025. This page is refreshed automatically, so the download here always matches the newest version we have verified.
Is the WP-LESS download safe?
The file is sourced directly from the official WordPress.org repository — the same file the developer published. It is served unmodified, so what you install here is byte-identical to the official release.
Version: 1.9.8
Updated: October 1, 2026
Technical details
| Version | 1.9.8 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | May 14, 2025 |
| Active installs | 10,000+ |
| Rating | ★★★★★ 4.6/5 (19 reviews) |
| Requires WordPress | 3.2 or higher |
| Author | thom4 |
| Tags | lesscss, lessphp, styles, stylesheet, toolkit |
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