WordPress plugin comparison
Child Theme Configurator vs Theme Downloader
Child Theme Configurator
by lilaeamedia
300K+ installs4.7
Theme Downloader
by George Stephanis
100+ installs3.6
At a glance
- Child Theme Configurator has more active installs: 300K+, against 100+ for Theme Downloader.
- On a typical day, Child Theme Configurator is downloaded about 538 times, Theme Downloader about 4.
- Child Theme Configurator is rated higher: 4.7 out of 5 from 280 reviews, against 3.6 from 14 reviews.
- Child Theme Configurator was updated more recently: Jun 10, 2025, against Oct 8, 2014 for Theme Downloader.
- Child Theme Configurator is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.8.12, against 3.9.40 for Theme Downloader.
Line by line
Child Theme Configurator leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric | Child Theme Configurator | Theme Downloader |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #180 | #13,223 |
| Active installs | 300K+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 15.5K | 75 |
| Rating | 4.7(280) | 3.6(14) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 6.8.12 | 3.9.40 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.53 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 1 year ago | 12 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | – |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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