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Generate Child Theme vs Quick Child Theme Generator (2026)

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

Generate Child Theme

Generate Child Theme

4.3(15)

8.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 weeks 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 Generate Child Theme leads in active installations (8.0K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Generate Child Theme has accumulated 125K+ total downloads while Quick Child Theme Generator has 13K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.3/5Generate Child Theme
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Quick Child Theme Generator5/5
Total Reviews
15Generate Child Theme
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Quick Child Theme Generator5
Active Installs
8.0K+Generate Child Theme
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Quick Child Theme Generator1.0K+
Total Downloads
125K+Generate Child Theme
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Quick Child Theme Generator13K+
Support Resolution
0%Generate Child Theme
Quick Child Theme GeneratorN/A
Last Updated
3 weeks agoGenerate Child Theme
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Quick Child Theme Generator3 years ago
First Released
2018Generate Child Theme
Quick Child Theme Generator2020
Age
8 yearsGenerate Child Theme
Quick Child Theme Generator6 years
WP Requires
5.9+Generate Child Theme
Quick Child Theme Generator4.7+
PHP Requires
false+Generate Child Theme
Quick Child Theme Generatorfalse+
Business Model
FreeGenerate Child Theme
Quick Child Theme GeneratorFree
Latest Version
2.2Generate Child Theme
Quick Child Theme Generator2.1.2

Rating Breakdown

Generate Child Theme

4.3/5(15 reviews)
5
80%
4
0%
3
0%
2
7%
1
13%

Quick Child Theme Generator

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

Recent Reviews

Generate Child Theme Reviews

by ricardosilvestri

No Fear!

If you’re at all uncertain about this plugin, fear not; it’s easy to use, and you get the peace of mind that comes with having a – very necessary – child theme. Highly recommended.

by Cliff

Does what it says on the tin

It’s simple and it works. If you have added some CSS in your theme customizer, be sure to copy that across to the new child theme.

by kashka23

Poor

Thought it would be an easy fix instead of manually creating a child theme, but it didn’t actually copy over the style sheet, so none of my featured images were showing anymore. When I tried to fix th

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 Generate Child Theme or Quick Child Theme Generator more popular?
Generate Child Theme has 8.0K+ active installations while Quick Child Theme Generator has 1.0K+. Generate Child Theme is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Generate Child Theme or Quick Child Theme Generator?
Generate Child Theme has a 4.3/5 rating from 15 reviews, while Quick Child Theme Generator has a 5/5 rating from 5 reviews.
Are Generate Child Theme and Quick Child Theme Generator free?
Generate Child Theme is free and Quick Child Theme Generator is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Generate Child Theme 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?
Generate Child Theme was last updated 3 weeks ago and Quick Child Theme Generator was last updated 3 years ago.

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