Child Theme Creator by Orbisius vs Childify Me (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Child Theme Creator by Orbisius
10K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Childify Me has a higher user rating (4.6/5 from 32 reviews) while Child Theme Creator by Orbisius leads in active installations (10K+ vs 9.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Child Theme Creator by Orbisius has accumulated 637K+ total downloads while Childify Me has 185K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Child Theme Creator by Orbisius | Childify Me | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4/5 | ► | 4.6/5 |
| Total Reviews | 45 | ◄ | 32 |
| Active Installs | 10K+ | ◄ | 9.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 637K+ | ◄ | 185K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | 100% | |
| Last Updated | 1 year ago | ◄ | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2015 | |
| Age | 13 years | 11 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.4+ | 3.4+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.5.6 | 1.3.0 |
Rating Breakdown
Child Theme Creator by Orbisius
Childify Me
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Child Theme Creator by Orbisius averaged approximately 48 daily downloads while Childify Me averaged 21.
Recent Reviews
Child Theme Creator by Orbisius Reviews
Simple and Effective
Does what it was meant to do, with minimal settings. A+
Works great for many years and WPMU too
I use Child Theme Creator by Orbisius on every WP website. It’s never failed with Divi, Kadence, Avada, and other themes. My method: 1. Install the theme 2. Activate Child Theme Creator by Orbisius 3.
Works fine
useful
Childify Me Reviews
Doesn’t work
I tried it with the Hueman theme with newly installed wp (30/01/2021). There is no ‘childfy me’ menu/icon/button
Quick & Effective
Great little plugin, thank you!
THANK YOU!!!!
This is HOW YOU DO IT!!!
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