Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Child Theme Creator by Orbisius currently ranks #1694 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1660, first reached on Jul 23, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 10K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 57 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 35% versus the month before (42/day).
- The latest release, v1.5.6, shipped on Dec 10, 2024 (676 days ago) — release #55 since the plugin joined the directory in 2013.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #1694 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1681 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1669 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1665 |
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 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 44 |
| 2026-09-30 | 44 |
| 2026-08-31 | 47 |
| 2026-07-31 | 54 |
| 2026-06-30 | 42 |
| 2026-05-31 | 36 |
| 2026-04-30 | 51 |
| 2026-03-31 | 63 |
| 2026-02-28 | 35 |
| 2026-01-31 | 37 |
| 2025-12-31 | 37 |
| 2025-11-30 | 51 |
| 2025-10-31 | 50 |
| 2025-09-30 | 75 |
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Details
| Author | Svetoslav Marinov |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.5.6 |
| Versions released | 55 |
| Last updated | 2024-12-10 |
| Added to directory | 2013-06-05 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.4+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Create Child Themes quickly and easily from any theme that you have currently installed on your site/blog.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Child Theme Creator by Orbisius?
WordPress.org reports 10K+ active installs.
How popular is Child Theme Creator by Orbisius?
As of October 17, 2026, Child Theme Creator by Orbisius ranks #1694 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #1660.
When was Child Theme Creator by Orbisius last updated?
Child Theme Creator by Orbisius was last updated on December 10, 2024 (version 1.5.6). It has shipped 55 releases in total.
Who makes Child Theme Creator by Orbisius?
Child Theme Creator by Orbisius is developed by Svetoslav Marinov. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in June 2013.
