WordPress plugin comparison
Generate Child Theme vs Show Theme File
At a glance
- Generate Child Theme has more active installs: 9K+, against 10+ for Show Theme File.
- On a typical day, Generate Child Theme is downloaded about 50 times, Show Theme File about 1.
- Show Theme File is rated higher: 4.5 out of 5 from 2 reviews, against 4.3 from 15 reviews.
- Generate Child Theme was updated more recently: May 27, 2026, against Jun 29, 2012 for Show Theme File.
- Generate Child Theme is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.0.8, against 3.4.2 for Show Theme File.
- Show Theme File has been around longer: since 2011, against 2018 for Generate Child Theme.
Line by line
Generate Child Theme leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Generate Child Theme |  Show Theme File |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #2,236 | #37,208 |
| Active installs | 9K+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.6K | 19 |
| Rating | 4.3(15) | 4.5(2) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 3.4.2 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.80 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 5 months ago | 14 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | – |
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