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Child Theme Configurator vs WPS Child Theme Generator (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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WPS Child Theme Generator

WPS Child Theme Generator

5(2)

6.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 9 months ago
View WPS Child Theme Generator

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, WPS Child Theme Generator has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while Child Theme Configurator leads in active installations (300K+ vs 6.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Child Theme Configurator has accumulated 7.0M+ total downloads while WPS Child Theme Generator has 86K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Child Theme Configurator
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WPS Child Theme Generator5/5
Total Reviews
278Child Theme Configurator
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WPS Child Theme Generator2
Active Installs
300K+Child Theme Configurator
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WPS Child Theme Generator6.0K+
Total Downloads
7.0M+Child Theme Configurator
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WPS Child Theme Generator86K+
Support Resolution
100%Child Theme Configurator
WPS Child Theme GeneratorN/A
Last Updated
9 months agoChild Theme Configurator
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WPS Child Theme Generator9 months ago
First Released
2013Child Theme Configurator
WPS Child Theme Generator2018
Age
13 yearsChild Theme Configurator
WPS Child Theme Generator8 years
WP Requires
4.0+Child Theme Configurator
WPS Child Theme Generator3.3+
PHP Requires
7.4+Child Theme Configurator
WPS Child Theme Generator5.6+
Business Model
FreeChild Theme Configurator
WPS Child Theme GeneratorFree
Latest Version
2.6.7Child Theme Configurator
WPS Child Theme Generator1.5.5.2

Rating Breakdown

Child Theme Configurator

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

WPS Child Theme Generator

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

WPS Child Theme Generator Reviews

by martin24

Easy to use works perfectly

Works as intended.

by Benoti

Work well

There’s was a time before … But now, create a child theme with optons is real !!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Child Theme Configurator or WPS Child Theme Generator more popular?
Child Theme Configurator has 300K+ active installations while WPS Child Theme Generator has 6.0K+. Child Theme Configurator is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Child Theme Configurator or WPS Child Theme Generator?
Child Theme Configurator has a 4.7/5 rating from 278 reviews, while WPS Child Theme Generator has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Child Theme Configurator and WPS Child Theme Generator free?
Child Theme Configurator is free and WPS Child Theme Generator is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Child Theme Configurator or WPS Child Theme Generator?
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 WPS Child Theme Generator was last updated 9 months ago.

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