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Child Theme Wizard vs Quick Child Theme Generator (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
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Quick Child Theme Generator

Quick Child Theme Generator

5(5)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Quick Child Theme Generator has a higher user rating (5/5 from 5 reviews) while Child Theme Wizard leads in active installations (10K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Child Theme Wizard has accumulated 161K+ total downloads while Quick Child Theme Generator has 13K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Child Theme Wizard
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Quick Child Theme Generator5/5
Total Reviews
36Child Theme Wizard
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Quick Child Theme Generator5
Active Installs
10K+Child Theme Wizard
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Quick Child Theme Generator1.0K+
Total Downloads
161K+Child Theme Wizard
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Quick Child Theme Generator13K+
Support Resolution
N/AChild Theme Wizard
Quick Child Theme GeneratorN/A
Last Updated
3 years agoChild Theme Wizard
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Quick Child Theme Generator3 years ago
First Released
2014Child Theme Wizard
Quick Child Theme Generator2020
Age
12 yearsChild Theme Wizard
Quick Child Theme Generator6 years
WP Requires
3.4+Child Theme Wizard
Quick Child Theme Generator4.7+
PHP Requires
false+Child Theme Wizard
Quick Child Theme Generatorfalse+
Business Model
FreeChild Theme Wizard
Quick Child Theme GeneratorFree
Latest Version
1.4Child Theme Wizard
Quick Child Theme Generator2.1.2

Rating Breakdown

Child Theme Wizard

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

Quick Child Theme Generator

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

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.

Quick Child Theme Generator Reviews

by intarwebsdeveloper

Works as expected

Just as the name says, it quickly generates a child theme for you. I like it.

by lemong

vraiment bien pour la rapidite d’execution!

vraiment bien pour la rapidite d’execution!la fonte interne est un peu desuete. Mais finalement…

by mithuprasad

Highly recommended

Must use this plugin. Make your work easier than you think.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Child Theme Wizard or Quick Child Theme Generator more popular?
Child Theme Wizard has 10K+ active installations while Quick Child Theme Generator has 1.0K+. Child Theme Wizard is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Child Theme Wizard or Quick Child Theme Generator?
Child Theme Wizard has a 4.9/5 rating from 36 reviews, while Quick Child Theme Generator has a 5/5 rating from 5 reviews.
Are Child Theme Wizard and Quick Child Theme Generator free?
Child Theme Wizard is free and Quick Child Theme Generator is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Child Theme Wizard or Quick 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 Wizard was last updated 3 years ago and Quick Child Theme Generator was last updated 3 years ago.

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