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Child Themify

v2.0.1

by J B · updated 8 years ago

Create child themes with the click of a button.

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Rank
#2,734
Up2 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 6,560
6K+ reported · High
Total downloads
248.1K
248,099 all-time
Rating
4.2/5
42 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +40.9% (30d)·Toward 7K+ · ETA ~5d

Child Themify at a glance

Child Themify is a WordPress plugin by J B with 6K+ active installs, the #2,734 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 18 times, 41% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.2 out of 5 from 42 reviews. Version 2.0.1 came out on Jan 30, 2018, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.8.34. Among the 23 plugins tagged “child”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2012.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

488 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Child Themify Compare series
Downloads over time: 30 days across 1 series.1020Oct 9Oct 14Oct 19Oct 24Oct 28Nov 2Nov 7Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.8.34
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DateChild Themify
Nov 7, 202615
Nov 6, 202625
Nov 5, 202613
Nov 4, 202620
Nov 3, 202626
Nov 2, 202618
Nov 1, 202625
Oct 31, 202612
Oct 30, 202616
Oct 29, 202618
Oct 28, 202619
Oct 27, 202617
Oct 26, 202614
Oct 25, 202623
Oct 24, 202614
Oct 23, 202617
Oct 22, 202619
Oct 21, 202615
Oct 20, 202615
Oct 19, 202620
Oct 18, 202612
Oct 17, 20267
Oct 16, 202610
Oct 15, 202614
Oct 14, 202617
Oct 13, 202615
Oct 12, 202612
Oct 11, 202611
Oct 10, 202611
Oct 9, 202618

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 6,566 · +0.0% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.6.6K6.6K6.6KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.8.34
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 20266,566
Nov 7, 20266,563
Nov 5, 20266,569
Nov 4, 20266,561
Nov 3, 20266,545
Nov 2, 20266,553
Nov 1, 20266,549
Oct 31, 20266,553
Oct 30, 20266,557
Oct 29, 20266,563
Oct 28, 20266,564
Oct 27, 20266,563

Rank over time

#2,734 · up 11 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 14 days across 1 series.#2.7K#2.7K#2.7KOct 16Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.8.34
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#2,734
Nov 7, 2026#2,736
Nov 6, 2026#2,735
Nov 5, 2026#2,736
Nov 4, 2026#2,739
Nov 3, 2026#2,738
Nov 2, 2026#2,736
Nov 1, 2026#2,738
Oct 31, 2026#2,738
Oct 30, 2026#2,735
Oct 29, 2026#2,736
Oct 28, 2026#2,744
Oct 27, 2026#2,743
Oct 16, 2026#2,745

Growth %

Average +0.00% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-0.2%0%0.2%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 2026+0.05%
Nov 7, 2026-0.05%
Nov 5, 2026+0.12%
Nov 4, 2026+0.24%
Nov 3, 2026-0.12%
Nov 2, 2026+0.06%
Nov 1, 2026-0.06%
Oct 31, 2026-0.06%
Oct 30, 2026-0.09%
Oct 29, 2026-0.01%
Oct 28, 2026+0.01%

Active installs band

6K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.5.8K6K6.2KOct 16Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.8.34
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 20266K+
Nov 7, 20266K+
Nov 6, 20266K+
Nov 5, 20266K+
Nov 4, 20266K+
Nov 3, 20266K+
Nov 2, 20266K+
Nov 1, 20266K+
Oct 31, 20266K+
Oct 30, 20266K+
Oct 29, 20266K+
Oct 28, 20266K+
Oct 27, 20266K+
Oct 16, 20266K+

Search rankings

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #2744 → #2736Downloads +20%
    • Tested up to 4.8.33 → 4.8.34

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v2.094%
  • Other6.1%

Rating trend

4.2★★★★★42 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
2.0.1
Requires WordPress
4.7.0
Tested up to
4.8.34
Requires PHP
–
First released
Dec 31, 2012
Last updated
Jan 30, 2018
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Child Themify

How many websites use Child Themify?

Child Themify is active on 6K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #2,734 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Child Themify been downloaded?

248,099 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 18 times. See download stats

When was Child Themify last updated?

Version 2.0.1 came out on Jan 30, 2018 (8 years ago). See every release

Is Child Themify compatible with the latest WordPress?

Child Themify’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.8.34, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.

Does Child Themify have known security vulnerabilities?

No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Child Themify. See its security record

Is Child Themify still maintained?

Its last release was 8 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Child Themify have?

4.2 out of 5 from 42 reviews on WordPress.org. 74% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to Child Themify?

The plugins most like Child Themify, by the tags they share, are Child Theme Configurator (300K+), Create Block Theme (20K+) and Multiple Themes (10K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

4.2

★★★★★

42 reviews

  • 5 stars: 31 reviews, 74%
  • 4 stars: 3 reviews, 7%
  • 3 stars: 1 reviews, 2%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 7 reviews, 17%
Positive
81%4–5★
Mixed
2%3★
Critical
17%1–2★
  • About 2 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.3.
  • Each new 1★ review takes 4 five-star reviews to balance out.

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Child Themify
Estimated installs≈ 6,560
Reported installs6K+
Rating4.2
Reviews42
Total downloads248.1K
AuthorJ B
First releasedDec 31, 2012
Version2.0.1
Requires WP4.7.0
Requires PHP–
Last updatedJan 30, 2018

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