Child Theme Copy Settings
This plugin helps you to copy the settings of the Customizer from the parent theme to the child theme easier.
Consider an alternative
Child Theme Copy Settings shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 37/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (100+ active installs)
- No update in 7 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.2 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Child Theme Copy Settings stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| child theme | >100 |
| copy settings | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 9 reviews
About Child Theme Copy Settings
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
This plugin helps you to copy the settings of the Customizer from the parent theme to the child theme easier.
Installation
Follow these steps to install and use the plugin:
- Upload the plugin files to the `/wp-content/plugins/child-theme-copy-settings directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly.
- Activate the plugin through the
Pluginsscreen in WordPress. - Go to the
Appearance -> Child Theme Copy Settingsscreen and copy the settings from the parent theme to the child theme.
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FAQ
Child Theme Copy Settings: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 28, 2026
Is Child Theme Copy Settings free?
Yes. Child Theme Copy Settings is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Child Theme Copy Settings safe to use in 2026?
Child Theme Copy Settings shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 37/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Child Theme Copy Settings?
Child Theme Copy Settings is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,932 times since it launched in May 2019. It was downloaded 94 times in the last 30 days.
Does Child Theme Copy Settings work with WordPress 7.1?
Child Theme Copy Settings is officially tested up to WordPress 5.2.28, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Child Theme Copy Settings last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on May 13, 2019 (7 years ago).
Who makes Child Theme Copy Settings?
Child Theme Copy Settings is developed and maintained by Long Nguyen.
What are the best alternatives to Child Theme Copy Settings?
The most popular alternatives to Child Theme Copy Settings are Child Theme Configurator (300K+ installs), WP Child Theme Generator (20K+ installs) and Child Theme Creator by Orbi… (10K+ installs).
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