WP Child Theme Generator
by WEN Solutions 4.7 (19 reviews)

WP Child Theme Generator

WP Child Theme Generator is an easy solution to all your WordPress child theme creating problems!

WP Child Theme Generator ranks #1,256 among WordPress.org plugins with 20,000+ active installations, a 4.7/5 rating from 19 reviews, and was last updated Sep 21, 2026. Data from WordPress.org, refreshed twice daily — see methodology.

Compatible with WP 7.1
v1.1.5 Current Version v1.1.5
Updated 1 month ago Last Update on 21 Sep, 2026
Refreshed 1 week ago Last Refreshed on
Top 5% by installs Downloads -21.7% this week
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#1,256
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Active Installs
20K+
-20.2%
KW Avg Position
5.2
0.2 better
Downloads
259.9K
+53 today
Support Resolved
0%
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Rating
94%
Review 4.7 out of 5
4.7 (19 reviews)

Next Milestone 30K

Total Progress 53.1%
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Rank Changes

1,193 1,225 1,256 1,287 1,319 31-10-2026 01-11-2026 02-11-2026 03-11-2026 04-11-2026 05-11-2026 06-11-2026 07-11-2026
1,192 1,225 1,258 1,290 1,323 23-10-2026 24-10-2026 25-10-2026 26-10-2026 27-10-2026 28-10-2026 29-10-2026 30-10-2026 31-10-2026 01-11-2026 02-11-2026 03-11-2026 04-11-2026 05-11-2026 06-11-2026 07-11-2026
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Peak 0,000,000

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Reviews & Ratings

4.7
19 reviews
Overall 94%
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17 (89%)
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Security History

Source: WPVulnerability

2 known vulnerabilities on record · 0 in the last 24 months · checked 2 weeks ago

  1. WP Child Theme Generator [wp-child-theme-generator] < 1.1.2

    CVE-2024-3610 · Fixed in v1.1.2

  2. WP Child Theme Generator [wp-child-theme-generator] < 1.1.3

    CVE-2023-47873 · Fixed in v1.1.3

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Plugin Details

Version
1.1.5
Last Updated
Sep 21, 2026
Requires WP
3.5+
Tested Up To
7.1
PHP Version
7.4 or higher
Author
WEN Solutions

Support & Rating

Rating
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Reviews
19
Support Threads
0
Resolved
0%

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TL;DR

AI summary of the plugin's readme

WP Child Theme Generator is for WordPress site owners and developers, whether beginners or experienced, who want to create child themes from any installed theme. It solves the problem of safely modifying theme files without editing code manually or affecting the parent theme.

  • One-click child theme generator
  • Custom child theme creator
  • Customize theme name and version
  • Customize author and author URL
  • Supports all WordPress themes
  • No coding required
  • Lightweight and performance-friendly

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about WP Child Theme Generator

No. The child theme depends on the parent theme for its core functionality and styling. Deleting the parent theme will break the child theme. Always keep the parent theme installed and updated.
No. That’s the main benefit of using a child theme. All your customizations made in the child theme remain intact even when the parent theme is updated.
Yes. WP Child Theme Generator supports all themes installed on your WordPress site, including third-party and custom themes.
Yes. Once the child theme is created, the plugin is no longer required for its functionality. You can safely uninstall or deactivate the plugin.
No. The plugin is designed to be beginner-friendly and requires no coding skills. You can create and customize child themes with just a few clicks.
No. WP Child Theme Generator is lightweight and performance-friendly. It won’t slow down your website.
Yes. The plugin offers a Custom Child Theme Creator that lets you modify details such as the theme name, version, author, and author URL before generating the child theme.

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