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Theme Check

by WordPress.org

4.8★ (195 ratings)  ·  Current rank #1298

Active installs
20K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#1298
Peak #1298
Downloads / day
Downloads (7d)
All-time downloads
2.5M
Days tracked
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data

  • Theme Check currently ranks #1298 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
  • The latest release, v20231220, shipped on Dec 20, 2023 (961 days ago) — release #13 since the plugin joined the directory in 2018.

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Details

AuthorWordPress.org
Current version20231220
Versions released13
Last updated2023-12-20
Added to directory2018-06-09
Requires WordPress3.7+
Requires PHP
First tracked here2026-08-06
guidelinesthemeswordpress.org

Description

A simple and easy way to test your theme for all the latest WordPress standards and practices. A great theme development tool!

Frequently asked questions

Is Theme Check a free plugin?

Yes — Theme Check is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.

How many websites use Theme Check?

WordPress.org reports 20K+ active installs.

How popular is Theme Check?

As of August 7, 2026, Theme Check ranks #1298 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.

When was Theme Check last updated?

Theme Check was last updated on December 20, 2023 (version 20231220). It has shipped 13 releases in total.

Who makes Theme Check?

Theme Check is developed by WordPress.org. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in June 2018.