# Dev Theme

> Dev Theme has 20+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 99 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 31/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Dev Theme shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

**Develop your website on live server without crashing your site, then deploy all changes in 1 click.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 2,661
- **Downloads (30 days):** 99 (+4.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 31/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2.1
- **Last updated:** May 9, 2023
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.2.13
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.6+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Avi Bashari (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/bashari/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/dev-theme/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [dev](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/dev/) | #8 | 18 |
| [development](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/development/) | #45 | 168 |
| [stage](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/stage/) | #2 | 5 |
| [staging](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/staging/) | #20 | 88 |
| [theme](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/theme/) | >100 | 282 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| dev | >100 | 2,088 |
| development | >100 | 7,523 |
| stage | >100 | 912 |
| staging | >100 | 1,443 |
| theme | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Taxonomy Thumbnail](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sf-taxonomy-thumbnail/) | 3K+ | 5/5 (10) | May 30, 2016 | 40/100 |
| 2 | [WP PHP Console](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-php-console/) | 500+ | 4.7/5 (19) | Nov 9, 2020 | 38/100 |
| 3 | [Gravity Forms – Tab Index](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-tabindex-gravity-forms-add-on/) | 100+ | 4.1/5 (7) | Dec 2, 2014 | 33/100 |
| 4 | [Custom Admin Footer Text](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-admin-footer-text/) | 100+ | 5/5 (2) | Jan 20, 2015 | 32/100 |
| 5 | [Add Login Text](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/add-login-text/) | 90+ | 1/5 (1) | Jan 17, 2015 | 20/100 |
| 6 | [WP Manage Plugins](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-manage-plugins/) | 30+ | 5/5 (1) | Nov 25, 2009 | 31/100 |
| 7 | [PLX Multi-Environments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/plx-multi-environments/) | 30+ | — | Nov 22, 2017 | 24/100 |
| 9 | [SnapShots](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/snapshots/) | 20+ | 3.7/5 (3) | Dec 4, 2024 | 30/100 |
| 10 | [BX Essentials](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bx-essentials/) | 20+ | — | Nov 4, 2024 | 27/100 |
| 11 | [Empty Blog](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/empty-blog/) | 20+ | 5/5 (1) | Dec 14, 2019 | 31/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Dev Theme safe to use in 2026?
Dev Theme shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Dev Theme?
Dev Theme is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,661 times since it launched in February 2020. It was downloaded 99 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Dev Theme work with WordPress 7.1?
Dev Theme is officially tested up to WordPress 6.2.13, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Dev Theme need?
Dev Theme requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Dev Theme last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.1, was released on May 9, 2023 (3 years ago).

### Who makes Dev Theme?
Dev Theme is developed and maintained by Avi Bashari.

### What are the best alternatives to Dev Theme?
The most popular alternatives to Dev Theme are Taxonomy Thumbnail (3K+ installs), WP PHP Console (500+ installs) and Gravity Forms – Tab Index (100+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dev-theme/ · Generated 2026-10-01 09:12 UTC by PageForge