# Back To The Theme

> Back To The Theme has 10+ active installs and 42 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Back To The Theme shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**A tool to observe how a page loads in different themes simultaneously. Useful for debugging plugins or Gutenberg blocks.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 1,968
- **Downloads (30 days):** 42 (-12.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2.0
- **Last updated:** Mar 1, 2019
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.1.27
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.6+, PHP 5.6.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Mikael Korpela (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/simison/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/back-to-the-theme/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [debug](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/debug/) | >100 | 275 |
| [development](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/development/) | >100 | 170 |
| [testing](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/testing/) | #37 | 77 |
| [themes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/themes/) | #90 | 142 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| debug | >100 | 4,264 |
| development | >100 | 7,811 |
| testing | >100 | 4,612 |
| themes | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP Crontrol](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-crontrol/) | 300K+ | 4.4/5 (166) | Oct 15, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 2 | [Query Monitor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/query-monitor/) | 200K+ | 4.9/5 (469) | Jun 20, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 3 | [Debug Bar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/debug-bar/) | 20K+ | 4.1/5 (69) | Oct 15, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 4 | [WP Debugging](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-debugging/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (21) | Aug 13, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 5 | [Debug Log Manager – Conveniently Monitor and Inspect Errors](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/debug-log-manager/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (25) | Jun 26, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 6 | [My WP Customize Admin/Frontend](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/my-wp/) | 8K+ | 4.3/5 (16) | Aug 21, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 7 | [Code Profiler – WordPress Performance Profiling and Debugging Made Easy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/code-profiler/) | 8K+ | 4.3/5 (36) | Sep 23, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 8 | [reBusted!](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rebusted/) | 6K+ | 5/5 (11) | Oct 10, 2024 | 41/100 |
| 9 | [Plugin Detective – Troubleshooting Conflicts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/plugin-detective/) | 5K+ | 4/5 (49) | Oct 13, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 10 | [Dashboard Widgets Suite](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dashboard-widgets-suite/) | 4K+ | 4.9/5 (38) | Jul 17, 2026 | 68/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Back To The Theme free?
Yes. Back To The Theme is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Back To The Theme safe to use in 2026?
Back To The Theme shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Back To The Theme?
Back To The Theme is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,968 times since it launched in February 2019. It was downloaded 42 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Back To The Theme work with WordPress 7.1?
Back To The Theme is officially tested up to WordPress 5.1.27, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Back To The Theme need?
Back To The Theme requires PHP 5.6.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Back To The Theme last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.0, was released on March 1, 2019 (8 years ago).

### Who makes Back To The Theme?
Back To The Theme is developed and maintained by Mikael Korpela.

### What are the best alternatives to Back To The Theme?
The most popular alternatives to Back To The Theme are WP Crontrol (300K+ installs), Query Monitor (200K+ installs) and Debug Bar (20K+ installs).


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