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Parallels Themes Switcher

v1.0

by xhtmlweaver · updated 15 years ago

This plugin allows you to modify/switch the current theme on the live site without interfering the current visitors.

ajax theme switcherTheme Editingtheme previewerTheme Switcher
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Rank
#48,127
Down2,004 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 11
10+ reported · High
Total downloads
6.7K
6,675 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
1 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Declining·Downloads -50% (30d)·Toward Fewer than 10 · ETA unknown

Parallels Themes Switcher at a glance

Parallels Themes Switcher is a WordPress plugin by xhtmlweaver with 10+ active installs, the #48,127 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.0 came out on Jun 8, 2011, more than 15 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.1.4. Among the 16 plugins tagged “Theme Switcher”, it ranks #8. It was first released in 2011.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

27 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Parallels Themes Switcher Compare series
Downloads over time: 28 days across 1 series.0123Oct 10Oct 15Oct 19Oct 24Oct 28Nov 2Nov 6
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DateParallels Themes Switcher
Nov 6, 20261
Nov 5, 20261
Nov 4, 20262
Nov 3, 20261
Nov 2, 20261
Nov 1, 20261
Oct 31, 20261
Oct 30, 20260
Oct 29, 20260
Oct 28, 20261
Oct 27, 20262
Oct 26, 20262
Oct 25, 20263
Oct 24, 20261
Oct 23, 20260
Oct 22, 20261
Oct 21, 20260
Oct 20, 20260
Oct 19, 20263
Oct 18, 20261
Oct 17, 20261
Oct 16, 20260
Oct 15, 20261
Oct 14, 20260
Oct 13, 20260
Oct 12, 20260
Oct 11, 20261
Oct 10, 20262

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 11 · -21.4% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 11 days across 1 series.1214Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 202611
Nov 7, 202611
Nov 5, 202614
Nov 4, 202614
Nov 3, 202614
Nov 2, 202611
Nov 1, 202611
Oct 31, 202615
Oct 30, 202614
Oct 29, 202614
Oct 28, 202614

Rank over time

#48,127 · down 8,318 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 8 days across 1 series.#40K#45KOct 28Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 7, 2026#48,127
Nov 6, 2026#46,123
Nov 5, 2026#38,841
Nov 3, 2026#40,966
Nov 2, 2026#47,607
Nov 1, 2026#47,693
Oct 31, 2026#37,377
Oct 28, 2026#39,809

Growth %

Average -2.17% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 10 days across 1 series.-20%0%20%Oct 29Oct 31Nov 3Nov 5Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 20260.00%
Nov 7, 2026-10.71%
Nov 5, 20260.00%
Nov 4, 20260.00%
Nov 3, 2026+27.27%
Nov 2, 20260.00%
Nov 1, 2026-26.67%
Oct 31, 2026+7.14%
Oct 30, 20260.00%
Oct 29, 20260.00%

Active installs band

10+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 13 days across 1 series.91011Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 202610+
Nov 7, 202610+
Nov 6, 202610+
Nov 5, 202610+
Nov 4, 202610+
Nov 3, 202610+
Nov 2, 202610+
Nov 1, 202610+
Oct 31, 202610+
Oct 30, 202610+
Oct 29, 202610+
Oct 28, 202610+
Oct 27, 202610+

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Change log

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Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v1.0100%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.0
Requires WordPress
2.7
Tested up to
3.1.4
Requires PHP
–
First released
Feb 1, 2011
Last updated
Jun 8, 2011
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Parallels Themes Switcher

How many websites use Parallels Themes Switcher?

Parallels Themes Switcher 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 #48,127 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Parallels Themes Switcher been downloaded?

6,675 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats

When was Parallels Themes Switcher last updated?

Version 1.0 came out on Jun 8, 2011 (15 years ago).

Is Parallels Themes Switcher compatible with the latest WordPress?

Parallels Themes Switcher’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.1.4, 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 Parallels Themes Switcher still maintained?

Its last release was 15 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Parallels Themes Switcher have?

5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.

What are the best alternatives to Parallels Themes Switcher?

The plugins most like Parallels Themes Switcher, by the tags they share, are Theme Switcha (7K+), Osom Multi Theme Switcher (70+) and Conditional Themes (60+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review 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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Parallels Themes Switcher
Estimated installs≈ 11
Reported installs10+
Rating5.0
Reviews1
Total downloads6.7K
Authorxhtmlweaver
First releasedFeb 1, 2011
Version1.0
Requires WP2.7
Requires PHP–
Last updatedJun 8, 2011

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