Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Child Theme Configurator currently ranks #179 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #177, first reached on Jul 22, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 300K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 484 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 3% versus the month before (499/day).
- The latest release, v2.6.7, shipped on Jun 10, 2025 (494 days ago) — release #116 since the plugin joined the directory in 2013.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #179 |
| 2026-09-30 | #179 |
| 2026-08-31 | #179 |
| 2026-07-31 | #177 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 300,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 300,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 300,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 300,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 472 |
| 2026-09-30 | 496 |
| 2026-08-31 | 616 |
| 2026-07-31 | 608 |
| 2026-06-30 | 679 |
| 2026-05-31 | 438 |
| 2026-04-30 | 781 |
| 2026-03-31 | 824 |
| 2026-02-28 | 606 |
| 2026-01-31 | 629 |
| 2025-12-31 | 638 |
| 2025-11-30 | 606 |
| 2025-10-31 | 1,021 |
| 2025-09-30 | 1,387 |
| 2025-08-31 | 781 |
| 2025-07-31 | 1,340 |
| 2025-06-30 | 2,684 |
| 2025-05-31 | 376 |
| 2025-04-30 | 657 |
| 2025-03-31 | 682 |
| 2025-02-28 | 679 |
| 2025-01-31 | 744 |
| 2024-12-31 | 520 |
| 2024-11-30 | 506 |
| 2024-10-31 | 712 |
| 2024-09-30 | 931 |
| 2024-08-31 | 470 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | lilaeamedia |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.6.7 |
| Versions released | 116 |
| Last updated | 2025-06-10 |
| Added to directory | 2013-11-29 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
When using the Customizer is not enough - Create a child theme from your installed themes and customize styles, templates, functions and more.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Child Theme Configurator?
WordPress.org reports 300K+ active installs.
How popular is Child Theme Configurator?
As of October 17, 2026, Child Theme Configurator ranks #179 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #177.
When was Child Theme Configurator last updated?
Child Theme Configurator was last updated on June 10, 2025 (version 2.6.7). It has shipped 116 releases in total.
Who makes Child Theme Configurator?
Child Theme Configurator is developed by lilaeamedia. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in November 2013.
