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Child Theme Configurator vs Child Themify (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Child Theme Configurator

Child Theme Configurator

4.7(278)

300K+ active installs

Free

Updated 9 months ago
View Child Theme Configurator
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Child Themify

Child Themify

4.2(42)

7.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
View Child Themify

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Child Theme Configurator has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 278 reviews) and leads in active installations (300K+ vs 7.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Child Theme Configurator has accumulated 7.0M+ total downloads while Child Themify has 246K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Child Theme Configurator
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Child Themify4.2/5
Total Reviews
278Child Theme Configurator
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Child Themify42
Active Installs
300K+Child Theme Configurator
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Child Themify7.0K+
Total Downloads
7.0M+Child Theme Configurator
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Child Themify246K+
Support Resolution
100%Child Theme Configurator
Child ThemifyN/A
Last Updated
9 months agoChild Theme Configurator
◄
Child Themify8 years ago
First Released
2013Child Theme Configurator
Child Themify2012
Age
13 yearsChild Theme Configurator
Child Themify14 years
WP Requires
4.0+Child Theme Configurator
Child Themify4.7.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+Child Theme Configurator
Child Themifyfalse+
Business Model
FreeChild Theme Configurator
Child ThemifyFree
Latest Version
2.6.7Child Theme Configurator
Child Themify2.0.1

Rating Breakdown

Child Theme Configurator

4.7/5(278 reviews)
5
89%
4
3%
3
1%
2
1%
1
6%

Child Themify

4.2/5(42 reviews)
5
74%
4
7%
3
2%
2
0%
1
17%

Recent Reviews

Child Theme Configurator Reviews

by cengoguven

It helped me a lot!

So simple to use and it was so helpful that I couldn’t manage my child theme modifications without it. Many thanks!

by matheusmorison

Excelente, funciona como deveria

Excelente plugin, funciona perfeitamente. Só uma sugestão: Poderia ter um ambiente simplificado para criar o tema filho. Porque devido a muitas funções que aparecem, pode acabar confundindo muita gent

by axxies

This plugin is outdated since Divi version 4.25.0

This plugin is outdated since Divi version 4.25.0 . If you use it after that it will make use of code that is too old. The effect of that is that there is no way to add/edit any elements at all. In

Child Themify Reviews

by Jesko Bendmann

lightweight, fast, perfect

does exactly what it should. lovit.

by Metromas

Nice!

it works very well. and fast.

by nitromax30

Perfect

Es excelente, hace lo que necesito rapidamente, me ayuda cuando no tengo acceso al ftp por alguna razon para crear el child theme

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Child Theme Configurator or Child Themify more popular?
Child Theme Configurator has 300K+ active installations while Child Themify has 7.0K+. Child Theme Configurator is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Child Theme Configurator or Child Themify?
Child Theme Configurator has a 4.7/5 rating from 278 reviews, while Child Themify has a 4.2/5 rating from 42 reviews.
Are Child Theme Configurator and Child Themify free?
Child Theme Configurator is free and Child Themify is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Child Theme Configurator or Child Themify?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Child Theme Configurator was last updated 9 months ago and Child Themify was last updated 8 years ago.

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