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Child Theme Configurator vs Generate Custom Template (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
View Child Theme Configurator
VS
Generate Custom Template

Generate Custom Template

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 6 years ago
View Generate Custom Template

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Child Theme Configurator has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 278 reviews) and leads in active installations (300K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Child Theme Configurator has accumulated 7.0M+ total downloads while Generate Custom Template has 1.1K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Child Theme Configurator
◄
Generate Custom TemplateN/A
Total Reviews
278Child Theme Configurator
◄
Generate Custom Template0
Active Installs
300K+Child Theme Configurator
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Generate Custom Template10
Total Downloads
7.0M+Child Theme Configurator
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Generate Custom Template1.1K+
Support Resolution
100%Child Theme Configurator
Generate Custom TemplateN/A
Last Updated
9 months agoChild Theme Configurator
◄
Generate Custom Template6 years ago
First Released
2013Child Theme Configurator
Generate Custom Template2019
Age
13 yearsChild Theme Configurator
Generate Custom Template7 years
WP Requires
4.0+Child Theme Configurator
Generate Custom Template3.0.1+
PHP Requires
7.4+Child Theme Configurator
Generate Custom Templatefalse+
Business Model
FreeChild Theme Configurator
Generate Custom TemplateFree
Latest Version
2.6.7Child Theme Configurator
Generate Custom Template1.0

Rating Breakdown

Child Theme Configurator

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

Generate Custom Template

0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
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This plugin is outdated since Divi version 4.25.0

This plugin is outdated since Divi version 4.25.0 .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

Generate Custom Template Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Child Theme Configurator or Generate Custom Template more popular?
Child Theme Configurator has 300K+ active installations while Generate Custom Template has 10. Child Theme Configurator is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Child Theme Configurator or Generate Custom Template?
Child Theme Configurator has a 4.7/5 rating from 278 reviews, while Generate Custom Template has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Child Theme Configurator and Generate Custom Template free?
Child Theme Configurator is free and Generate Custom Template is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Child Theme Configurator or Generate Custom Template?
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 Generate Custom Template was last updated 6 years ago.

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