Show Current Template vs Template Builder Elementor (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Template Builder Elementor
4(1)
10 active installs
Free
Updated 5 years ago
View Template Builder Elementor Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Show Current Template has a higher user rating (5/5 from 71 reviews) and leads in active installations (100K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Show Current Template has accumulated 1.3M+ total downloads while Template Builder Elementor has 1.5K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Show Current Template | Template Builder Elementor | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | 4/5 |
| Total Reviews | 71 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 100K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 1.3M+ | ◄ | 1.5K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 months ago | ◄ | 5 years ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2020 | |
| Age | 13 years | 6 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.9+ | 5.0.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 5.6+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 0.5.4 | 1.0.0 |
Rating
5/5Show Current Template
◄Template Builder Elementor4/5
Total Reviews
71Show Current Template
◄Template Builder Elementor1
Active Installs
100K+Show Current Template
◄Template Builder Elementor10
Total Downloads
1.3M+Show Current Template
◄Template Builder Elementor1.5K+
Support Resolution
N/AShow Current Template
Template Builder ElementorN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoShow Current Template
◄Template Builder Elementor5 years ago
First Released
2013Show Current Template
Template Builder Elementor2020
Age
13 yearsShow Current Template
Template Builder Elementor6 years
WP Requires
5.9+Show Current Template
Template Builder Elementor5.0.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+Show Current Template
Template Builder Elementor5.6+
Business Model
FreeShow Current Template
Template Builder ElementorFree
Latest Version
0.5.4Show Current Template
Template Builder Elementor1.0.0
Rating Breakdown
Show Current Template
5/5(71 reviews)
5
97%
4
1%
3
1%
2
0%
1
0%
Template Builder Elementor
4/5(1 reviews)
5
0%
4
100%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Show Current Template Reviews
by Md Abdullah Al Fahad
Awesome!!!
Awesome!!! It’s really a useful plugin for the developers. Must have plugin for the development mode.
by macurious
Helpful for development
Supports your own theme development or template localisation on client websites.
by ngwebdev
Useful in wp development.
Thank you. This plugin is useful in WP Development. 5 stars!
Template Builder Elementor Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Show Current Template or Template Builder Elementor more popular?
Show Current Template has 100K+ active installations while Template Builder Elementor has 10. Show Current Template is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Show Current Template or Template Builder Elementor?
Show Current Template has a 5/5 rating from 71 reviews, while Template Builder Elementor has a 4/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Show Current Template and Template Builder Elementor free?
Show Current Template is free and Template Builder Elementor is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Show Current Template or Template Builder Elementor?
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?
Show Current Template was last updated 2 months ago and Template Builder Elementor was last updated 5 years ago.
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