What Template Am I Using
v0.2.0by webdeveric · updated 11 years ago
This plugin is intended for theme developers to use. It shows the current template being used to render the page, current post type, and much more.
- Rank
- #17,512
- Down76 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 86
- 80+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 9.7K
- 9,658 all-time
- Rating
- 4.8/5
- 13 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
What Template Am I Using at a glance
What Template Am I Using is a WordPress plugin by webdeveric with 80+ active installs, the #17,512 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 25% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.8 out of 5 from 13 reviews. Version 0.2.0 came out on Dec 8, 2015, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.4.0. It leads the 4 plugins tagged “server information”. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats64 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | What Template Am I Using |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 86 · -6.5% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 86 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 86 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 87 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 87 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 87 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 86 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 86 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 91 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 92 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 92 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 92 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 92 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 92 |
Rank over time
#17,512 · down 191 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #17,512 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #17,436 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #17,427 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #17,432 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #17,417 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #17,559 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #17,506 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #17,398 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #17,296 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #17,330 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #17,338 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #17,313 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #17,321 |
Growth %
Average -0.52% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -1.15% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +1.16% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -5.50% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -1.09% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
80+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 90+ |
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.
- v0.2100%
Rating trend
4.8★★★★★13 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.2.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.1.0
- Tested up to
- 4.4.0
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jan 24, 2014
- Last updated
- Dec 8, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about What Template Am I Using
How many websites use What Template Am I Using?
What Template Am I Using is active on 80+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #17,512 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has What Template Am I Using been downloaded?
9,658 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was What Template Am I Using last updated?
Version 0.2.0 came out on Dec 8, 2015 (10 years ago).
Is What Template Am I Using compatible with the latest WordPress?
What Template Am I Using’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.4.0, 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 What Template Am I Using still maintained?
Its last release was 10 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does What Template Am I Using have?
4.8 out of 5 from 13 reviews on WordPress.org. 92% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to What Template Am I Using?
The plugins most like What Template Am I Using, by the tags they share, are which template file (4K+), What Template (1K+) and Category Template Hierarchy (100+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.8
★★★★★
13 reviews
- 5 stars: 12 reviews, 92%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 1 reviews, 8%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 92%4–5★
- Mixed
- 8%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.9.
- Each new 1★ review takes 25 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 86 |
| Reported installs | 80+ |
| Rating | 4.8 |
| Reviews | 13 |
| Total downloads | 9.7K |
| Author | webdeveric |
| First released | Jan 24, 2014 |
| Version | 0.2.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.1.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Dec 8, 2015 |
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