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Create Block Theme vs Child Themify (2026)

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

Create Block Theme

Create Block Theme

4.5(40)

20K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 weeks ago
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Child Themify

Child Themify

4.2(42)

7.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Create Block Theme has a higher user rating (4.5/5 from 40 reviews) and leads in active installations (20K+ vs 7.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Create Block Theme has accumulated 400K+ total downloads while Child Themify has 246K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.5/5Create Block Theme
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Child Themify4.2/5
Total Reviews
40Create Block Theme
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Child Themify42
Active Installs
20K+Create Block Theme
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Child Themify7.0K+
Total Downloads
400K+Create Block Theme
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Child Themify246K+
Support Resolution
0%Create Block Theme
Child ThemifyN/A
Last Updated
3 weeks agoCreate Block Theme
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Child Themify8 years ago
First Released
2022Create Block Theme
Child Themify2012
Age
4 yearsCreate Block Theme
Child Themify14 years
WP Requires
6.8+Create Block Theme
Child Themify4.7.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+Create Block Theme
Child Themifyfalse+
Business Model
FreeCreate Block Theme
Child ThemifyFree
Latest Version
2.9.0Create Block Theme
Child Themify2.0.1

Rating Breakdown

Create Block Theme

4.5/5(40 reviews)
5
80%
4
5%
3
5%
2
3%
1
8%

Child Themify

4.2/5(42 reviews)
5
74%
4
7%
3
2%
2
0%
1
17%

Recent Reviews

Create Block Theme Reviews

by Anatoliy Dovgun

A good solution for WordPress developers and not only.

I have been using this plugin since its inception.The first versions lacked functionality, there was a conceptual change in the paradigm and approach, now it is a very convenient solution for configur

by himecas

ブロックテーマを扱う際は必須のプラグイン

ブロックテーマで構築する際は、必須で入れるべきプラグインといえます。 ブロックテーマの複製やエクスポートが簡単に行えて便利です。

by stemsrus

Feature Request: Add file being modified by Create Block Theme

This post is more about a feature request than a rating which I think would be helpful to its users. Using Create Block Theme (CBT), I typically “Save Changes to Theme”. When I click “Save Chang

Child Themify Reviews

by Jesko Bendmann

lightweight, fast, perfect

does exactly what it should. lovit.

by Metromas

Nice!

it works very well. and fast.

by nitromax30

Perfect

Es excelente, hace lo que necesito rapidamente, me ayuda cuando no tengo acceso al ftp por alguna razon para crear el child theme

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Create Block Theme or Child Themify more popular?
Create Block Theme has 20K+ active installations while Child Themify has 7.0K+. Create Block Theme is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Create Block Theme or Child Themify?
Create Block Theme has a 4.5/5 rating from 40 reviews, while Child Themify has a 4.2/5 rating from 42 reviews.
Are Create Block Theme and Child Themify free?
Create Block Theme is free and Child Themify is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Create Block Theme or Child Themify?
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?
Create Block Theme was last updated 3 weeks ago and Child Themify was last updated 8 years ago.

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