Matty Theme QuickSwitch
v1.2.3by Matt Cohen · updated 14 years ago
Quickly switch between themes via a menu in the WordPress Toolbar.
- Rank
- #38,315
- Up7,009 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 15
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 5.4K
- 5,351 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Matty Theme QuickSwitch at a glance
Matty Theme QuickSwitch is a WordPress plugin by Matt Cohen with 10+ active installs, the #38,315 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.2.3 came out on Aug 29, 2012, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.4.2. Among the 17 plugins tagged “theme development”, it ranks #6. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats34 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Matty Theme QuickSwitch |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 15 · +36.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 11 |
Rank over time
#38,315 · up 9,680 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #38,315 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #45,324 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #43,281 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #38,940 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #48,357 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #41,549 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #41,259 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #37,288 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #40,512 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #47,995 |
Growth %
Average +2.41% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +15.38% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -3.57% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +27.27% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -21.43% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -6.67% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +7.14% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | +27.27% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.2100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2.3
- Requires WordPress
- 3.2.1
- Tested up to
- 3.4.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Dec 11, 2011
- Last updated
- Aug 29, 2012
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Matty Theme QuickSwitch
How many websites use Matty Theme QuickSwitch?
Matty Theme QuickSwitch is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #38,315 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Matty Theme QuickSwitch been downloaded?
5,351 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Matty Theme QuickSwitch last updated?
Version 1.2.3 came out on Aug 29, 2012 (14 years ago).
Is Matty Theme QuickSwitch compatible with the latest WordPress?
Matty Theme QuickSwitch’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, 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.
Is Matty Theme QuickSwitch still maintained?
Its last release was 14 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Matty Theme QuickSwitch have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Matty Theme QuickSwitch?
The plugins most like Matty Theme QuickSwitch, by the tags they share, are Create Block Theme (20K+), Theme Check (20K+) and Multiple Themes (10K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 15 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 5.4K |
| Author | Matt Cohen |
| First released | Dec 11, 2011 |
| Version | 1.2.3 |
| Requires WP | 3.2.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Aug 29, 2012 |
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