WP Use parent template
v0.4by kanonji · updated 15 years ago
To use parent template for child categories or pages. This plugin patches template hierarchy. This plugin is for who create or customize themes.
- Rank
- #33,862
- Down967 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 16
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.8K
- 2,834 all-time
- Rating
- 1.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP Use parent template at a glance
WP Use parent template is a WordPress plugin by kanonji with 10+ active installs, the #33,862 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. It’s rated 1.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 0.4 came out on Dec 6, 2011, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.2.1. Among the 40 plugins tagged “hierarchy”, it ranks #21. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 27, 2026, 13 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats11 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP Use parent template |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 16 · -5.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 17 |
Rank over time
#33,862 · down 1,378 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #33,862 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #32,895 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #32,425 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #32,931 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #33,214 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #33,072 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #34,361 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #33,052 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #33,021 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #33,093 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #32,484 |
Growth %
Average -0.50% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +6.67% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -6.25% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -5.88% |
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.
- v0.4100%
Rating trend
1.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.4
- Requires WordPress
- 3.2
- Tested up to
- 3.2.1
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Nov 6, 2011
- Last updated
- Dec 6, 2011
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP Use parent template
How many websites use WP Use parent template?
WP Use parent 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 #33,862 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP Use parent template been downloaded?
2,834 times in total since 2011.
When was WP Use parent template last updated?
Version 0.4 came out on Dec 6, 2011 (14 years ago).
Is WP Use parent template compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP Use parent template’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.2.1, 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 Use parent template still maintained?
Its last release was 14 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WP Use parent template have?
1.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to WP Use parent template?
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Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
1.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
- Positive
- 0%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 100%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 1.1.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 16 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 1.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 2.8K |
| Author | kanonji |
| First released | Nov 6, 2011 |
| Version | 0.4 |
| Requires WP | 3.2 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Dec 6, 2011 |
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