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Child Theme Configurator vs Gecka Submenu (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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Gecka Submenu

Gecka Submenu

4.1(16)

3.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
View Gecka Submenu

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 3.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Child Theme Configurator has accumulated 7.0M+ total downloads while Gecka Submenu has 59K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Child Theme Configurator
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Gecka Submenu4.1/5
Total Reviews
278Child Theme Configurator
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Gecka Submenu16
Active Installs
300K+Child Theme Configurator
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Gecka Submenu3.0K+
Total Downloads
7.0M+Child Theme Configurator
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Gecka Submenu59K+
Support Resolution
100%Child Theme Configurator
Gecka SubmenuN/A
Last Updated
9 months agoChild Theme Configurator
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Gecka Submenu8 years ago
First Released
2013Child Theme Configurator
Gecka Submenu2010
Age
13 yearsChild Theme Configurator
Gecka Submenu16 years
WP Requires
4.0+Child Theme Configurator
Gecka Submenu3.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+Child Theme Configurator
Gecka Submenufalse+
Business Model
FreeChild Theme Configurator
Gecka SubmenuFree
Latest Version
2.6.7Child Theme Configurator
Gecka Submenu0.7.3

Rating Breakdown

Child Theme Configurator

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

Gecka Submenu

4.1/5(16 reviews)
5
63%
4
19%
3
0%
2
0%
1
19%

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This plugin is outdated since Divi version 4.25.0

This plugin is outdated since Divi version 4.25.0 .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

Gecka Submenu Reviews

by wael_elsaid

don’t work with wp 4.7

Hello, I want to thank you for this great plugin as I searched for a plugin like this for a long time and didn’t find until I saw this and read its description and its video but it didn’t work with wp

by mrjonnywood

Solid & very useful

I’ve been using this plugin on client sites for years now. Simple interface, easy to use, does what you need. Part of my “essential plugins” list used in all projects.

by Kowsar Hossain

Works fine for me

Works fine for me

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Child Theme Configurator or Gecka Submenu more popular?
Child Theme Configurator has 300K+ active installations while Gecka Submenu has 3.0K+. Child Theme Configurator is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Child Theme Configurator or Gecka Submenu?
Child Theme Configurator has a 4.7/5 rating from 278 reviews, while Gecka Submenu has a 4.1/5 rating from 16 reviews.
Are Child Theme Configurator and Gecka Submenu free?
Child Theme Configurator is free and Gecka Submenu is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Child Theme Configurator or Gecka Submenu?
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 Gecka Submenu was last updated 8 years ago.

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