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Child Theme Configurator vs Custom Field Snippet (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
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Custom Field Snippet

Custom Field Snippet

5(2)

40 active installs

Free

Updated 11 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Custom Field Snippet has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while Child Theme Configurator leads in active installations (300K+ vs 40). Both are free WordPress plugins. Child Theme Configurator has accumulated 7.0M+ total downloads while Custom Field Snippet has 5.2K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Child Theme Configurator
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Custom Field Snippet5/5
Total Reviews
278Child Theme Configurator
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Custom Field Snippet2
Active Installs
300K+Child Theme Configurator
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Custom Field Snippet40
Total Downloads
7.0M+Child Theme Configurator
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Custom Field Snippet5.2K+
Support Resolution
100%Child Theme Configurator
Custom Field SnippetN/A
Last Updated
9 months agoChild Theme Configurator
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Custom Field Snippet11 years ago
First Released
2013Child Theme Configurator
Custom Field Snippet2012
Age
13 yearsChild Theme Configurator
Custom Field Snippet14 years
WP Requires
4.0+Child Theme Configurator
Custom Field Snippet3.7+
PHP Requires
7.4+Child Theme Configurator
Custom Field Snippetfalse+
Business Model
FreeChild Theme Configurator
Custom Field SnippetFree
Latest Version
2.6.7Child Theme Configurator
Custom Field Snippet4.2

Rating Breakdown

Child Theme Configurator

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

Custom Field Snippet

5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

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

Custom Field Snippet Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Child Theme Configurator or Custom Field Snippet more popular?
Child Theme Configurator has 300K+ active installations while Custom Field Snippet has 40. Child Theme Configurator is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Child Theme Configurator or Custom Field Snippet?
Child Theme Configurator has a 4.7/5 rating from 278 reviews, while Custom Field Snippet has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Child Theme Configurator and Custom Field Snippet free?
Child Theme Configurator is free and Custom Field Snippet is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Child Theme Configurator or Custom Field Snippet?
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 Custom Field Snippet was last updated 11 years ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.