Custom Page Templates Setup
This plugin offers you the ability to add custom page template files to your WordPress installation without having to manage theme folders or use a ftp client. Simply upload the custom template file you have been…
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- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 10 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.5 (latest is 7.1)
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Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| custom | >100 |
| page | >100 |
| setup | >100 |
| template | >100 |
| templates | >100 |
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About Custom Page Templates Setup
From the official readme · v1.1Description
This plugin offers you the ability to add custom page template files to your WordPress installation without having to manage
theme folders or use a ftp client. Simply upload the custom template file you have been working on and it will be registered
with WordPress as a template option for your pages. This plugin is straight to the point and has a clean user interface using
W3.CSS.
Plugin menu is located under ‘Appearance’ menu.
Attribution: This post online and code on github by wpexplorer:
http://www.wpexplorer.com/wordpress-page-templates-plugin/
https://github.com/wpexplorer/page-templater
Installation
Install and activate the plugin and then find it’s options page as a submenu under the Appearance menu.
To get started, simply upload a custom page template and it should automatically be registered with WordPress, and thus it will
be an option on the ‘Edit Page’ screen under ‘Page Attributes’->’Template’ as a drop-down option.
Step By Step:
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/custom-page-templates-setup/directory, or install the plugin directly
through the WordPress plugin repository (‘Plugins’->’Add New’->’Search Plugins’->’Install Now’). - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
- Go to the option page (‘Appearance’->’Custom Page Templates’).
- Upload a custom page template php file.
- Go to the ‘Edit Page’ screen for desired page.
- Change the page template under ‘Page Attributes’->’Template’.
Changelog
Initial plugin.
v1.0 (2016-05-09)
- Initial plugin.
v1.1 (2016-05-19)
- Updated code to correct php errors for when plugin is initally activated.
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Is Custom Page Templates Setup free?
Yes. Custom Page Templates Setup is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Custom Page Templates Setup safe to use in 2026?
Custom Page Templates Setup shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Custom Page Templates Setup?
Custom Page Templates Setup is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,010 times since it launched in May 2016. It was downloaded 46 times in the last 30 days.
Does Custom Page Templates Setup work with WordPress 7.1?
Custom Page Templates Setup is officially tested up to WordPress 4.5.33, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Custom Page Templates Setup last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on May 19, 2016 (10 years ago).
Who makes Custom Page Templates Setup?
Custom Page Templates Setup is developed and maintained by Spencer Brown.
What are the best alternatives to Custom Page Templates Setup?
The most popular alternatives to Custom Page Templates Setup are White Label CMS (200K+ installs), Simple Custom CSS Plugin (100K+ installs) and ACF Photo Gallery Field (60K+ installs).
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