Theme YAML – Use YAML instead JSON for… vs Theme.json Design Manager (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Theme YAML – Use YAML instead JSON for…
4.5(2)
10 active installs
Free
Updated 2 years ago
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Theme YAML – Use YAML instead JSON for… has a higher user rating (4.5/5 from 2 reviews) and leads in active installations (10 vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Theme YAML – Use YAML instead JSON for… has accumulated 1.3K+ total downloads while Theme.json Design Manager has 60.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Theme YAML – Use YAML instead JSON for… | Theme.json Design Manager | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 2 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 10 | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 1.3K+ | ◄ | 60 |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 years ago | ► | 1 week ago |
| First Released | 2022 | 2026 | |
| Age | 4 years | 1 month | |
| WP Requires | 5.8+ | 6.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.3.0 | 1.0.0 |
Rating
4.5/5Theme YAML – Use YAML instead JSON for…
◄Theme.json Design ManagerN/A
Total Reviews
2Theme YAML – Use YAML instead JSON for…
◄Theme.json Design Manager0
Active Installs
10Theme YAML – Use YAML instead JSON for…
◄Theme.json Design Manager0
Total Downloads
1.3K+Theme YAML – Use YAML instead JSON for…
◄Theme.json Design Manager60
Support Resolution
N/ATheme YAML – Use YAML instead JSON for…
Theme.json Design ManagerN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoTheme YAML – Use YAML instead JSON for…
►Theme.json Design Manager1 week ago
First Released
2022Theme YAML – Use YAML instead JSON for…
Theme.json Design Manager2026
Age
4 yearsTheme YAML – Use YAML instead JSON for…
Theme.json Design Manager1 month
WP Requires
5.8+Theme YAML – Use YAML instead JSON for…
Theme.json Design Manager6.1+
PHP Requires
7.4+Theme YAML – Use YAML instead JSON for…
Theme.json Design Manager7.4+
Business Model
FreeTheme YAML – Use YAML instead JSON for…
Theme.json Design ManagerFree
Latest Version
1.3.0Theme YAML – Use YAML instead JSON for…
Theme.json Design Manager1.0.0
Rating Breakdown
Theme YAML – Use YAML instead JSON for…
4.5/5(2 reviews)
5
50%
4
50%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Theme.json Design Manager
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Theme YAML – Use YAML instead JSON for… or Theme.json Design Manager more popular?
Theme YAML – Use YAML instead JSON for… has 10 active installations while Theme.json Design Manager has 0. Theme YAML – Use YAML instead JSON for… is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Theme YAML – Use YAML instead JSON for… or Theme.json Design Manager?
Theme YAML – Use YAML instead JSON for… has a 4.5/5 rating from 2 reviews, while Theme.json Design Manager has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Theme YAML – Use YAML instead JSON for… and Theme.json Design Manager free?
Theme YAML – Use YAML instead JSON for… is free and Theme.json Design Manager is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Theme YAML – Use YAML instead JSON for… or Theme.json Design Manager?
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?
Theme YAML – Use YAML instead JSON for… was last updated 2 years ago and Theme.json Design Manager was last updated 1 week ago.
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