LESS
Dynamic stylesheet language that extends CSS with variables, mixins, nesting and mathematical operations.
About LESS
What is LESS?
LESS is a dynamic stylesheet language that extends CSS with dynamic behaviour such as variables, mixins, operations and functions. It works in both the browser and on the server with Node.js, enabling more structured, maintainable and DRY CSS.
Use cases
What is LESS for?
- A project that wants CSS variables to manage colours, fonts and spacing without repetition.
- A front-end team that wants more organised CSS with nesting and reusable mixins.
- A project using Bootstrap (which is written in LESS) and wanting to customise it.
Benefits
Main benefits of LESS
Variables for defining colours, fonts and sizes once and reusing them.
Mixins for reusable style groups without repetition.
CSS nesting for more logical, structured authoring.
Mathematical operations on CSS values.
Is it for you?
Who should use LESS?
Front-end developers who want to write more maintainable, structured CSS with variables and mixins.
Is LESS right for you?
Is LESS the right choice for you?
It's a great fit if…
- If you want CSS variables, mixins and nesting without switching to SASS.
- If you work with Bootstrap and want to customise its LESS variables.
- If you prefer processing CSS on the client without setting up a build pipeline.
It might not be for you if…
- If you prefer SASS/SCSS, which has greater adoption in modern projects.
- If you use CSS custom properties (native variables), which in modern browsers already cover part of what LESS offers.
Installation
How to install LESS on your hosting
Open your hosting panel
Log into your miHosting professional hosting panel and open Softaculous, the application installer included with every plan.
Find LESS
Can be compiled on the client (by referencing less.js in the HTML) or on the server with Node.js. Softaculous allows deploying the files to the hosting.
Configure and go live
Choose the domain, language and admin details. Softaculous creates the database automatically and your install is ready in minutes.
Recommended hosting
Why install LESS on miHosting
miHosting's professional shared hosting includes Softaculous, PHP and databases already configured, NVMe storage with no artificial limits, free SSL and real technical support if you need help during installation or maintenance of LESS.
Choose your plan
Install LESS today
Choose the professional hosting plan that best fits your LESS project, or try it risk-free with the free plan.
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- ✓100 websites
- ✓1 free domain for the first year
- ✓Unlimited NVMe SSD storage
- ✓Softaculous — 400+ one-click apps
- ✓Free, automatic SSL (Let's Encrypt)
- ✓Free migration included
- ✓Real 24/7 technical support
Not sure which to choose?
For 1–3 of your own websites, the Emprendedor plan is more than enough. To manage client sites or multiple projects, the Webmaster plan is the go-to choice for agencies and freelancers.
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Frequently asked questions about LESS
Is LESS the same as SASS?
No, they are different CSS preprocessors with different syntax. LESS is closer to standard CSS; SASS/SCSS has more features and greater adoption in modern projects.
Does LESS need to compile on the server?
Not necessarily; it can compile in the browser with less.js or on the server with Node.js, depending on the project's needs.
Launch your project with LESS today
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