Active installs
300K+
0.1% of tracked installs
Rank
#177
Peak #177
Downloads / day
627
prev 620
Downloads (7d)
3,916
All-time downloads
7.1M
Days tracked
2
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Child Theme Configurator currently ranks #177 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- It is averaging 575 downloads/day over the last 30 days.
- The latest release, v2.6.7, shipped on Jun 10, 2025 (423 days ago) — release #116 since the plugin joined the directory in 2013.
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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 | 2026-08-06 |
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
Is Child Theme Configurator a free plugin?
Yes — Child Theme Configurator is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Child Theme Configurator?
WordPress.org reports 300K+ active installs.
How popular is Child Theme Configurator?
As of August 7, 2026, Child Theme Configurator ranks #177 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
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.
