Active installs
800+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#7699
Peak #7699
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
22.4K
Days tracked
3
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Child Theme Check currently ranks #7699 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- The latest release, v1.0.10, shipped on May 31, 2026 (70 days ago) — release #11 since the plugin joined the directory in 2015.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | Torsten Landsiedel |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.10 |
| Versions released | 11 |
| Last updated | 2026-05-31 |
| Added to directory | 2015-09-26 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.6.0+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Warns you about outdated template files in your child theme and shows a diff view of the changes between parent and child theme template.
Frequently asked questions
Is Child Theme Check a free plugin?
Yes — Child Theme Check is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Child Theme Check?
WordPress.org reports 800+ active installs.
How popular is Child Theme Check?
As of August 8, 2026, Child Theme Check ranks #7699 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Child Theme Check last updated?
Child Theme Check was last updated on May 31, 2026 (version 1.0.10). It has shipped 11 releases in total.
Who makes Child Theme Check?
Child Theme Check is developed by Torsten Landsiedel. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in September 2015.
