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Child Theme Configurator vs REST API Extender (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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REST API Extender

REST API Extender

0(0)

20 active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
View REST API Extender

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 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. Child Theme Configurator has accumulated 7.0M+ total downloads while REST API Extender has 775.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Child Theme Configurator
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REST API ExtenderN/A
Total Reviews
278Child Theme Configurator
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REST API Extender0
Active Installs
300K+Child Theme Configurator
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REST API Extender20
Total Downloads
7.0M+Child Theme Configurator
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REST API Extender775
Support Resolution
100%Child Theme Configurator
REST API ExtenderN/A
Last Updated
9 months agoChild Theme Configurator
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REST API Extender1 year ago
First Released
2013Child Theme Configurator
REST API Extender2024
Age
13 yearsChild Theme Configurator
REST API Extender2 years
WP Requires
4.0+Child Theme Configurator
REST API Extender5.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+Child Theme Configurator
REST API Extenderfalse+
Business Model
FreeChild Theme Configurator
REST API ExtenderFree
Latest Version
2.6.7Child Theme Configurator
REST API Extender2.2

Rating Breakdown

Child Theme Configurator

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

REST API Extender

0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
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

REST API Extender Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Child Theme Configurator or REST API Extender more popular?
Child Theme Configurator has 300K+ active installations while REST API Extender has 20. Child Theme Configurator is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Child Theme Configurator or REST API Extender?
Child Theme Configurator has a 4.7/5 rating from 278 reviews, while REST API Extender has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Child Theme Configurator and REST API Extender free?
Child Theme Configurator is free and REST API Extender is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Child Theme Configurator or REST API Extender?
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 REST API Extender was last updated 1 year ago.

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