which template file
v5.2.0by gilles66 · updated 1 year ago
Show the name of the php file of your theme used to display the current page.
- Rank
- #3,570
- Down1 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 4,180
- 4K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 58.2K
- 58,150 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 4 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
which template file at a glance
which template file is a WordPress plugin by gilles66 with 4K+ active installs, the #3,570 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 24 times, 8% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Version 5.2.0 came out on Feb 2, 2025, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.7.11. Among the 53 plugins tagged “adminbar”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats580 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | which template file |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 37 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 29 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 39 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 39 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 52 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 29 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 20 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 4,180 · -1.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 4,180 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 4,186 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 4,217 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 4,208 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 4,211 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 4,211 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 4,221 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4,227 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4,219 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4,239 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4,231 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4,239 |
Rank over time
#3,570 · down 51 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #3,570 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #3,569 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #3,555 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #3,548 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #3,552 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #3,550 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #3,547 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #3,539 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #3,539 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #3,545 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #3,535 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #3,546 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #3,544 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #3,519 |
Growth %
Average -0.12% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.14% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.37% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.21% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.07% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.24% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.14% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.19% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.47% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.19% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.19% |
Active installs band
4K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 4K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #3546 → #3548
- Tested up to 6.7.10 → 6.7.11
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v5.274%
- v5.18.5%
- v4.68.4%
- Other8.8%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★4 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 5.2.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.3.0
- Tested up to
- 6.7.11
- Requires PHP
- 5.6
- First released
- Oct 21, 2013
- Last updated
- Feb 2, 2025
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about which template file
How many websites use which template file?
which template file is active on 4K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #3,570 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has which template file been downloaded?
58,150 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 24 times. See download stats
When was which template file last updated?
Version 5.2.0 came out on Feb 2, 2025 (1 year ago). See every release
Is which template file compatible with the latest WordPress?
which template file’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.7.11, 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.
Does which template file have known security vulnerabilities?
None that affect the current version. WPVulnerability’s database lists 2 older issues, fixed in earlier versions, so keep which template file up to date. See its security record
Is which template file still maintained?
Its last release was 1 year ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does which template file have?
5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to which template file?
The plugins most like which template file, by the tags they share, are Show Current Template (100K+), What The File (40K+) and What Template (1K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
4 reviews
- 5 stars: 4 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 | ≈ 4,180 |
| Reported installs | 4K+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 4 |
| Total downloads | 58.2K |
| Author | gilles66 |
| First released | Oct 21, 2013 |
| Version | 5.2.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.3.0 |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 |
| Last updated | Feb 2, 2025 |
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