Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- WP Child Theme Generator currently ranks #1261 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Active installs have held steady at 20K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 527 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 804% versus the month before (58/day).
- The latest release, v1.1.5, shipped on Sep 21, 2026 (27 days ago) — release #17 since the plugin joined the directory in 2016.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | #1261 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1273 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1278 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1279 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | 20,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 20,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 20,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 20,000 |
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 | 154 |
| 2026-09-30 | 286 |
| 2026-08-31 | 63 |
| 2026-07-31 | 57 |
| 2026-06-30 | 76 |
| 2026-05-31 | 46 |
| 2026-04-30 | 117 |
| 2026-03-31 | 114 |
| 2026-02-28 | 63 |
| 2026-01-31 | 76 |
| 2025-12-31 | 69 |
| 2025-11-30 | 78 |
| 2025-10-31 | 122 |
| 2025-09-30 | 413 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | WEN Solutions |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1.5 |
| Versions released | 17 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-21 |
| Added to directory | 2016-07-19 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.5+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
WP Child Theme Generator is an easy solution to all your WordPress child theme creating problems!
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use WP Child Theme Generator?
WordPress.org reports 20K+ active installs.
How popular is WP Child Theme Generator?
As of October 18, 2026, WP Child Theme Generator ranks #1261 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was WP Child Theme Generator last updated?
WP Child Theme Generator was last updated on September 21, 2026 (version 1.1.5). It has shipped 17 releases in total.
Who makes WP Child Theme Generator?
WP Child Theme Generator is developed by WEN Solutions. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in July 2016.
