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Show Theme File vs What The File
At a glance
- What The File has more active installs: 40K+, against 10+ for Show Theme File.
- On a typical day, What The File is downloaded about 169 times, Show Theme File about 1.
- What The File is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 883 reviews, against 4.5 from 2 reviews.
- What The File was updated more recently: Feb 19, 2026, against Jun 29, 2012 for Show Theme File.
- What The File is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.9.11, against 3.4.2 for Show Theme File.
- Show Theme File has been around longer: since 2011, against 2012 for What The File.
Line by line
What The File leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Show Theme File |  What The File |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #37,208 | #892 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 40K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 19 | 5.3K |
| Rating | 4.5(2) | 4.9(883) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 3.4.2 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×0.77 |
| Last release | 14 years ago | 8 months ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 5.3 |
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