Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Child Theme Wizard currently ranks #1848 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1819, first reached on Sep 18, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 10K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 66 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 27% versus the month before (90/day).
- The latest release, v1.5, shipped on Jun 22, 2026 (117 days ago) — release #7 since the plugin joined the directory in 2014.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #1848 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1842 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1826 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1837 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 10,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 10,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 10,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 10,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | 60 |
| 2026-09-30 | 88 |
| 2026-08-31 | 104 |
| 2026-07-31 | 85 |
| 2026-06-30 | 199 |
| 2026-05-31 | 8 |
| 2026-04-30 | 15 |
| 2026-03-31 | 10 |
| 2026-02-28 | 7 |
| 2026-01-31 | 8 |
| 2025-12-31 | 12 |
| 2025-11-30 | 4 |
| 2025-10-31 | 10 |
| 2025-09-30 | 13 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Jay Versluis |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.5 |
| Versions released | 7 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-22 |
| Added to directory | 2014-03-19 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Creates a child theme from any installed parent theme with just one click.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Child Theme Wizard?
WordPress.org reports 10K+ active installs.
How popular is Child Theme Wizard?
As of October 16, 2026, Child Theme Wizard ranks #1848 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #1819.
When was Child Theme Wizard last updated?
Child Theme Wizard was last updated on June 22, 2026 (version 1.5). It has shipped 7 releases in total.
Who makes Child Theme Wizard?
Child Theme Wizard is developed by Jay Versluis. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in March 2014.
