WordPress plugin comparison
Generate Child Theme vs Multi Device Switcher
At a glance
- Multi Device Switcher has more active installs: 10K+, against 9K+ for Generate Child Theme.
- On a typical day, Multi Device Switcher is downloaded about 185 times, Generate Child Theme about 52.
- Both are rated 4.3 out of 5.
- Multi Device Switcher was updated more recently: Jun 3, 2026, against May 27, 2026 for Generate Child Theme.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.0.8.
- Multi Device Switcher has been around longer: since 2012, against 2018 for Generate Child Theme.
Line by line
Multi Device Switcher leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Generate Child Theme |  Multi Device Switcher |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #2,236 | #1,403 |
| Active installs | 9K+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.5K | 4.8K |
| Rating | 4.3(15) | 4.3(11) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.80 | ×0.81 |
| Last release | 5 months ago | 5 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 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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