# Generate Child Theme

> Generate Child Theme has 9K+ active installs, a 4.3/5 rating from 15 reviews and 2K downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 66/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Generate Child Theme is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 9K+ sites, is rated 4.3/5 and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 66/100 on our health check.

**Create child themes of any WordPress themes effortlessly with Generate Child Theme.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 9K+
- **Total downloads:** 144,402
- **Downloads (30 days):** 2,034 (-9.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.3/5 from 15 reviews
- **Health score:** 66/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 2.3
- **Last updated:** May 27, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.6
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.9+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Catch Themes (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/catchthemes/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/generate-child-theme/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [child theme](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/child-theme/) | #5 | 20 |
| [child theme generator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/child-theme-generator/) | #1 | 3 |
| [custom theme](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-theme/) | #2 | 6 |
| [design](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/design/) | #7 | 112 |
| [theme](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/theme/) | #16 | 282 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| child theme | #3 | 1,663 |
| child theme generator | #3 | 154 |
| custom theme | #13 | 10,000 |
| design | >100 | 10,000 |
| theme | #10 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 2.3: 60%
- 2.1: 22.3%
- 2.2: 7.9%
- Other: 9.8%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Child Theme Configurator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/child-theme-configurator/) | 300K+ | 4.7/5 (280) | Jun 10, 2025 | 47/100 |
| 2 | [WP Child Theme Generator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-child-theme-generator/) | 20K+ | 4.7/5 (19) | Sep 21, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 3 | [Child Theme Creator by Orbisius](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/orbisius-child-theme-creator/) | 10K+ | 4/5 (44) | Dec 10, 2024 | 45/100 |
| 4 | [Child Theme Wizard](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/child-theme-wizard/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (36) | Jun 22, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 6 | [Childify Me](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/childify-me/) | 8K+ | 4.6/5 (32) | Nov 27, 2024 | 36/100 |
| 7 | [Quick Child Theme Generator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/quick-child-theme-generator/) | 800+ | 5/5 (5) | Dec 3, 2022 | 39/100 |
| 8 | [Child Theme Check](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/child-theme-check/) | 800+ | 5/5 (8) | May 31, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 9 | [Child Theme Copy Settings](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/child-theme-copy-settings/) | 100+ | 5/5 (9) | May 13, 2019 | 37/100 |
| 10 | [Inherit Theme Mods](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/inherit-theme-mods/) | 10+ | 5/5 (2) | Oct 9, 2016 | 30/100 |
| 11 | [Include Parent Theme RTL CSS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/include-parent-theme-rtl-css/) | 10+ | — | May 3, 2012 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Generate Child Theme safe to use in 2026?
Generate Child Theme is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 9K+ sites, is rated 4.3/5 and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 66/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Generate Child Theme?
Generate Child Theme is active on 9K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 144,402 times since it launched in February 2018. It was downloaded 2,034 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Generate Child Theme work with WordPress 7.1?
Generate Child Theme is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Generate Child Theme need?
Generate Child Theme requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Generate Child Theme last updated?
The latest version, 2.3, was released on May 27, 2026 (4 months ago).

### Who makes Generate Child Theme?
Generate Child Theme is developed and maintained by Catch Themes.

### What are the best alternatives to Generate Child Theme?
The most popular alternatives to Generate Child Theme are Child Theme Configurator (300K+ installs), WP Child Theme Generator (20K+ installs) and Child Theme Creator by Orbi… (10K+ installs).


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