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Child Theme Configurator vs Local Development (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
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Local Development

Local Development

5(5)

90 active installs

Free

Updated 5 months ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Local Development has a higher user rating (5/5 from 5 reviews) while Child Theme Configurator leads in active installations (300K+ vs 90). Both are free WordPress plugins. Child Theme Configurator has accumulated 7.0M+ total downloads while Local Development has 10K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Child Theme Configurator
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Local Development5/5
Total Reviews
278Child Theme Configurator
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Local Development5
Active Installs
300K+Child Theme Configurator
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Local Development90
Total Downloads
7.0M+Child Theme Configurator
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Local Development10K+
Support Resolution
100%Child Theme Configurator
Local DevelopmentN/A
Last Updated
9 months agoChild Theme Configurator
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Local Development5 months ago
First Released
2013Child Theme Configurator
Local Development2016
Age
13 yearsChild Theme Configurator
Local Development10 years
WP Requires
4.0+Child Theme Configurator
Local Development5.4+
PHP Requires
7.4+Child Theme Configurator
Local Development7.4+
Business Model
FreeChild Theme Configurator
Local DevelopmentFree
Latest Version
2.6.7Child Theme Configurator
Local Development2.11.0

Rating Breakdown

Child Theme Configurator

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

Local Development

5/5(5 reviews)
5
100%
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

Local Development Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Child Theme Configurator or Local Development more popular?
Child Theme Configurator has 300K+ active installations while Local Development has 90. Child Theme Configurator is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Child Theme Configurator or Local Development?
Child Theme Configurator has a 4.7/5 rating from 278 reviews, while Local Development has a 5/5 rating from 5 reviews.
Are Child Theme Configurator and Local Development free?
Child Theme Configurator is free and Local Development is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Child Theme Configurator or Local Development?
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 Local Development was last updated 5 months ago.

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