Show Template
v1.1by Matt Martz · updated 16 years ago
Prints an html comment in the footer of every page letting you know which template file of your theme was used for the display.
- Rank
- #19,204
- Up26 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 66
- 60+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 8.2K
- 8,200 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Show Template at a glance
Show Template is a WordPress plugin by Matt Martz with 60+ active installs, the #19,204 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 100% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.1 came out on Sep 12, 2010, more than 16 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.1.4. Among the 70 plugins tagged “show”, it ranks #25. It was first released in 2009.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats41 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Show Template |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 3 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 66 · -1.5% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 66 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 66 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 66 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 66 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 65 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 66 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 65 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 66 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 66 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 66 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 66 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 65 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 67 |
Rank over time
#19,204 · up 82 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #19,204 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #19,230 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #19,295 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #19,312 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #19,269 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #19,339 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #19,272 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #19,303 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #19,222 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #19,265 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #19,255 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #19,299 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #19,286 |
Growth %
Average -0.12% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +1.54% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -1.51% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +1.54% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -1.51% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +1.54% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.98% |
Active installs band
60+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 60+ |
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.
- v1.1100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 3.1.4
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- May 13, 2009
- Last updated
- Sep 12, 2010
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Show Template
How many websites use Show Template?
Show Template is active on 60+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #19,204 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Show Template been downloaded?
8,200 times in total since 2009. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Show Template last updated?
Version 1.1 came out on Sep 12, 2010 (16 years ago).
Is Show Template compatible with the latest WordPress?
Show Template’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 Show Template still maintained?
Its last release was 16 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Show Template have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Show Template?
The plugins most like Show Template, by the tags they share, are Custom Post Template (10K+), Multiple Themes (10K+) and ShowID for Post/Page/Category/Tag/Comment (7K+). 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 | ≈ 66 |
| Reported installs | 60+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 8.2K |
| Author | Matt Martz |
| First released | May 13, 2009 |
| Version | 1.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Sep 12, 2010 |
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