PluginStatsLive Sass Compiler installs statistics
By Ritwick Dey (2 listings) · VS Code Marketplace · Extension Packs
Compile Sass or Scss to CSS at realtime with live browser reload.
Live Sass Compiler has 2,605,926 recorded installs on VS Code Marketplace.
It ranks #283 of 2,501 tracked VS Code Marketplace listings by installs.
It is rated 4.4 out of 5 from 213 ratings.
PluginStats has 4 daily observations since Oct 16, 2026; the latest is from Oct 19, 2026.
Rating: 4.40 / 5 from 213 ratings
About Live Sass Compiler
Live Sass Compiler
_If you like the extension, [please leave a review, it puts a smile on my face.]_
_[If you found any bug or if you have any suggestion, feel free to report or suggest me.]_
A VSCode Extension that help you to compile/transpile your SASS/SCSS files to CSS files at realtime with live browser reload.
Usage/Shortcuts
1. Click to Watch Sass from Statusbar to turn on the live compilation and then click to Stop Watching Sass from Statusbar to turn on live compilation .
2. Press F1 or ctrl+shift+P and type Live Sass: Watch Sass to start live compilation or, type Live Sass: Stop Watching Sass to stop a live compilation. 3. Press F1 or ctrl+shift+P and type Live Sass: Compile Sass - Without Watch Mode to compile Sass or Scss for one time.
Features
• Live SASS & SCSS Compile. • Customizable file location of exported CSS. • Customizable exported CSS Style (expanded, compact, compressed, nested). • Customizable extension name (.css or .min.css). • Quick Status bar control. • Exclude Specific Folders by settings. • Live Reload to browser (Dependency on Live Server extension). • Autoprefix Supported (See setting section)
Installation
Open VSCode Editor and Press ctrl+P, type ext install live-sass.
Settings
All settings are now listed here Settings Docs.
FAQ
*All FAQs are now listed here FAQ Docs*
Extension Dependency
This extension has dependency on _Live Server_ extension for live browser reload.
What's new ?
• #### Version 3.0.0 (11.07.2018) • Upgrade sass.js library that included fixes for 8 digit Hex code & grid name. Fixes [#39, #40, #78]
Changelog
To check full changelog click here changelog.
LICENSE
This extension is licensed under the MIT License
Description from the VS Code Marketplace listing.
- Compiler
- css
- SASS
- SASS Compiler
- SCSS
- Transpiler
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Install counts, average rating, and rating counts come from the public Visual Studio Marketplace gallery API. Installs are cumulative and exclude updates.
Listing: https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=ritwickdey.live-sass. First seen Oct 16, 2026; last successful collection Oct 19, 2026. See the methodology.