WP Change Template
v0.3by t1gr0u · updated 17 years ago
The plugin allows to change theme (template) on desired dates.
- Rank
- #36,473
- Up6,658 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 15
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4.4K
- 4,442 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP Change Template at a glance
WP Change Template is a WordPress plugin by t1gr0u with 10+ active installs, the #36,473 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 0.3 came out on Aug 6, 2009, more than 17 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 2.8.3. Among the 7 plugins tagged “day”, it ranks #5. It was first released in 2009.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats31 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP Change Template |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 15 · +15.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 13 |
Rank over time
#36,473 · up 7,809 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #36,473 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #43,131 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #39,767 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #47,960 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #42,347 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #45,826 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #38,556 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #44,282 |
Growth %
Average +1.60% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +15.38% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +9.09% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -15.38% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -20.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +15.38% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
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.
- v0.3100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.3
- Requires WordPress
- 2.7.0
- Tested up to
- 2.8.3
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jul 23, 2009
- Last updated
- Aug 6, 2009
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP Change Template
How many websites use WP Change Template?
WP Change Template 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 #36,473 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP Change Template been downloaded?
4,442 times in total since 2009. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was WP Change Template last updated?
Version 0.3 came out on Aug 6, 2009 (17 years ago).
Is WP Change Template compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP Change Template’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 2.8.3, 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 WP Change Template still maintained?
Its last release was 17 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WP Change Template have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to WP Change Template?
The plugins most like WP Change Template, by the tags they share, are Custom Post Template (10K+), Multiple Themes (10K+) and Custom Category Templates (3K+). 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 | ≈ 15 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 4.4K |
| Author | t1gr0u |
| First released | Jul 23, 2009 |
| Version | 0.3 |
| Requires WP | 2.7.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Aug 6, 2009 |
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