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Child Theme Wizard vs FakerPress (2026)

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

Child Theme Wizard

Child Theme Wizard

4.9(36)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 years ago
View Child Theme Wizard
VS
FakerPress

FakerPress

4.9(205)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 weeks ago
View FakerPress

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Child Theme Wizard has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 36 reviews) and leads in active installations (10K+ vs 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Child Theme Wizard has accumulated 161K+ total downloads while FakerPress has 741K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Child Theme Wizard
FakerPress4.9/5
Total Reviews
36Child Theme Wizard
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FakerPress205
Active Installs
10K+Child Theme Wizard
FakerPress10K+
Total Downloads
161K+Child Theme Wizard
►
FakerPress741K+
Support Resolution
N/AChild Theme Wizard
FakerPressN/A
Last Updated
3 years agoChild Theme Wizard
►
FakerPress3 weeks ago
First Released
2014Child Theme Wizard
FakerPress2014
Age
12 yearsChild Theme Wizard
FakerPress12 years
WP Requires
3.4+Child Theme Wizard
FakerPress5.5+
PHP Requires
false+Child Theme Wizard
FakerPress8.1+
Business Model
FreeChild Theme Wizard
FakerPressFree
Latest Version
1.4Child Theme Wizard
FakerPress0.9.0

Rating Breakdown

Child Theme Wizard

4.9/5(36 reviews)
5
97%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
3%

FakerPress

4.9/5(205 reviews)
5
94%
4
2%
3
2%
2
0%
1
1%

Recent Reviews

Child Theme Wizard Reviews

by rjfnz

Outstanding. So simple and Effective. Highly recommend

I can recommend for sure. While WordPress shows this plugin as “untested with your version of WordPress” it works perfectly. Simple and fast. Got my Child Themes set up in just a few minutes in WordPr

by Elizabeth Beeton

It does exactly what I need it to do with minimal fuss.

I don’t need anything fancy. I don’t need to have bells and whistles to give it 5 stars. It just has to do what I need done, and I’m happy. FYI: I’m not a bot. I’m leaving this same review on every pl

by globetrekker

Great plugin. Simply gets the jobs done.

Great plugin. Simply gets the jobs done and now I know how to setup a child theme. Thank you.

FakerPress Reviews

by João Carvalho

A must have for

This plugin is a must-have to have a fast and ready-to-test site, it can create almost anything, anyway

by aderahmadw

Fantastic

Lifesaver for developer!

by Aglae

Superbe extension

…. qui nous fait gagner du temps et de l’énergie.Merci

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Child Theme Wizard or FakerPress more popular?
Child Theme Wizard has 10K+ active installations while FakerPress has 10K+. FakerPress is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Child Theme Wizard or FakerPress?
Child Theme Wizard has a 4.9/5 rating from 36 reviews, while FakerPress has a 4.9/5 rating from 205 reviews.
Are Child Theme Wizard and FakerPress free?
Child Theme Wizard is free and FakerPress is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Child Theme Wizard or FakerPress?
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 Wizard was last updated 3 years ago and FakerPress was last updated 3 weeks ago.

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