We are the original team behind Winden, the WordPress plugin that brought Tailwind CSS experience to the Page Builder. As we move forward independently, the project evolves into its next chapter — now reborn as WindPress.
WindPress is not just a rebranding; it’s a complete overhaul of the original Winden plugin. Built from scratch, WindPress is designed to be faster, more stable, extendable, and enjoyable to use.
What’s New in WindPress?
Before we began the overhaul, we took a step back to understand what Winden was missing and how we could make it better. Your feedback guided us to redesign everything with purpose. Here’s what WindPress brings to the table:
Tailwind CSS 4.x Support
This year, the Tailwind Labs team released the Tailwind CSS version 4.x. It's a significant update that optimized for performance and flexibility, with a reimagined configuration and customization experience, and taking full advantage of the latest advancements the web platform has to offer.
WindPress is all set to support the latest version of Tailwind CSS, version 4.x. This means you’ll have access to all the latest features and improvements. On the other hand, Winden was only supporting version 3.x, which is now a bit outdated.
Tailwind CSS 3.x Compatibility
Not ready to switch? No worries — WindPress supports both Tailwind CSS 3.x and 4.x, so you can transition on your terms while still using the latest version of WindPress.
✨ Always Up-to-Date
Tailwind’s minor and patch updates are backward-compatible. This means you can safely update to the latest version without worrying about compatibility issues.
In the past, Winden gave users the option to select a specific minor or patch version of Tailwind CSS. While well-intentioned, this added unnecessary complexity. WindPress simplifies this by always using the latest stable version of Tailwind CSS. This ensures you automatically benefit from the newest improvements without extra configuration. It also reduces maintenance overhead and helps keep your projects up to date with best practices.
⛓️ A Unified Engine
Winden initially relied on a messy architecture that was hard to maintain. It used different setups for development and production—Play CDN for development and GitHub Actions for production—leading to inconsistencies and bugs. To simplify things, we moved to using Play CDN in both environments. However, this approach is still somewhat unreliable, as it depends on JSPM CDN to run the engine.
WindPress fixes this by building a new unified engine that works seamlessly in both development and production environments. The new core is lighter, faster, and built to last — and yes, it’s fully open source. View the engine on GitHub →
Rebuilding the core package from scratch has allowed us to reduce the dependencies and streamline the codebase, making it easier to maintain and extend. This new architecture is designed to be more robust, efficient, and future-proof, ensuring that WindPress can grow and adapt as the web evolves. The dual Tailwind CSS support (both 3.x and 4.x) is a testament to this flexibility and adaptability of the new architecture.
📁 Simple Virtual File System
WindPress introduces a virtual file system that acts like a file manager for your Tailwind CSS project. It helps you organize styles in a cleaner, more structured way by allowing you to split them into separate files and import them into a main stylesheet. This modular approach makes it easier to manage large projects, reuse code, and maintain consistency across your design system.
📦 Bundled Assets for Full Offline Support
In line with WordPress.org plugin guidelines, WindPress includes all plugin's assets directly in the plugin — served locally from your server.
You get:
- Offline-ready performance
- No reliance on external CDNs
- Faster and more private environments
However, an internet connection is still needed to load Tailwind CSS plugins from the esm.sh CDN.
🧩 Built-in Tailwind CSS Plugins Support
Use Tailwind CSS plugins like @tailwindcss/forms, @tailwindcss/typography, and more with zero setup. Just import them into your config, and WindPress handles the rest — loading any npm packages via the esm.sh CDN automatically.
🚀 Optimized for Speed and Stability
The new WindPress architecture ensures snappier performance, better memory handling, and a smaller footprint — all while being easier to maintain. Your sites stay fast, and your workflows stay smooth.
🤝 Deep Page Builder Integration
WindPress supports a wide range of WordPress page builders, letting you use Tailwind CSS seamlessly across your favorite page builders.
✅ Currently supported:
- Gutenberg / Block Editor
- GreenShift
- Kadence WP
- LiveCanvas
- Timber
- Blockstudio
- Breakdance
- Bricks
- Builderius
- Etch
- Meta Box Views
- Oxygen 6 / Classic
- WPCodeBox 2
🛠️ Planned / In Progress:
WindPress is also extendable, so developers can build their own custom integrations for niche builders.
🌐 A New Website and Better Docs
New name, new website! We’ve launched a new website for WindPress that reflects the plugin’s new identity and features. The website is designed to be user-friendly, with easy navigation, clear documentation, and a showcase of what WindPress can do.
The documentation has also been rewritten for clarity and usability, making it easy to get started no matter your experience level
100% Open Source
At WindPress, we’ve always been passionate about open-source and community-driven development. We're proud to announce that WindPress is now fully open source—every part of it, including the premium integrations. This means anyone can report bugs, suggest features, or contribute code. Your feedback and involvement play a vital role in shaping the future of WindPress, and we warmly invite you to be part of it. You can find the source code on our GitHub repository.
Despite being completely open source, WindPress is sustained by the generous support of users who choose to purchase a license. Their contributions help us continue building, improving, and maintaining the plugin—ensuring it stays a powerful and reliable tool for the entire WordPress community.
If you find WindPress helpful, consider purchasing a license to support development — it helps us keep the project alive and thriving for everyone.
👋 Farewell Winden. Hello WindPress.
Winden served us well, but it’s time to move forward. WindPress builds on its foundation and pushes the boundaries even further — delivering a faster, more flexible experience tailored for modern WordPress workflows.
Whether you're upgrading or starting fresh, WindPress is the Tailwind CSS integration for WordPress you’ve been waiting for.
Check it out on the WindPress website and let us know what you think!
🎁 Special Offer for Winden Users
As a thank-you for being part of the Winden journey, we’re offering an exclusive discount on WindPress licenses.
To claim your discount:
- Visit this page
- Enter your Winden license key
- Generate your personal discount code
This offer is available for a limited time, so don’t miss it!
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