Theme Switcher Reloaded
v1.1by undoIT · updated 12 years ago
Theme Switcher Reloaded is an updated and much improved version of the original Theme Switcher. Comes with a widget and can also switch themes via URL …
- Rank
- #15,779
- Up30 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 127
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 26.8K
- 26,761 all-time
- Rating
- 2.3/5
- 3 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Theme Switcher Reloaded at a glance
Theme Switcher Reloaded is a WordPress plugin by undoIT with 100+ active installs, the #15,779 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 2.3 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 1.1 came out on Oct 20, 2014, more than 12 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.0.38. It leads the 4 plugins tagged “preview theme”. It was first released in 2008.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats57 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Theme Switcher Reloaded |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 127 · -5.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 127 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 127 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 127 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 127 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 127 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 127 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 128 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 128 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 128 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 129 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 129 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 129 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 134 |
Rank over time
#15,779 · down 84 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #15,779 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #15,809 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #15,779 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #15,781 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #15,783 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #15,779 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #15,753 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #15,722 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #15,736 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #15,637 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #15,675 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #15,682 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #15,695 |
Growth %
Average -0.41% 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 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.78% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.78% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -3.73% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
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.
- v1.184%
- v1.016%
Rating trend
2.3★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 2.9.2
- Tested up to
- 4.0.38
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Feb 22, 2008
- Last updated
- Oct 20, 2014
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Theme Switcher Reloaded
How many websites use Theme Switcher Reloaded?
Theme Switcher Reloaded is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #15,779 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Theme Switcher Reloaded been downloaded?
26,761 times in total since 2008. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Theme Switcher Reloaded last updated?
Version 1.1 came out on Oct 20, 2014 (12 years ago).
Is Theme Switcher Reloaded compatible with the latest WordPress?
Theme Switcher Reloaded’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.0.38, 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 Theme Switcher Reloaded still maintained?
Its last release was 12 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Theme Switcher Reloaded have?
2.3 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Theme Switcher Reloaded?
The plugins most like Theme Switcher Reloaded, by the tags they share, are PWD Theme Switcher (30+), Theme Preview (200+) and Theme Switcha (7K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
2.3
★★★★★
3 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 33%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 2 reviews, 67%
- Positive
- 33%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 67%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 2.4.
- Each new 1★ review takes 1 five-star review to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 127 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 2.3 |
| Reviews | 3 |
| Total downloads | 26.8K |
| Author | undoIT |
| First released | Feb 22, 2008 |
| Version | 1.1 |
| Requires WP | 2.9.2 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Oct 20, 2014 |
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