Matty Theme QuickSwitch
Quickly switch between themes via a menu in the WordPress Toolbar.
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Matty Theme QuickSwitch shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 14 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.4 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Matty Theme QuickSwitch stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| admin bar | >100 |
| development | >100 |
| theme development | >100 |
| theme switching | >100 |
| themes | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About Matty Theme QuickSwitch
From the official readme · v1.2.3Description
Matty Theme QuickSwitch makes it easy to activate a theme without needing to visit the “Appearance -> Themes” screen in the WordPress admin.
A new menu in the WordPress Toolbar lists all themes currently available on your website, with quick links to activate each individually.
Theme QuickSwitch is particularly useful when developing or debugging WordPress themes, as it saves time in getting you to the place you need to be.
Installation
Manual Installation
- Upload the
matty-theme-quickswitchto the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
Automatic Installation
- Visit the “Plugins -> Add New” menu in your WordPress admin.
- Search for
Matty Theme QuickSwitch. - Once the search results have loaded, click the “Install” link next to the “Matty Theme QuickSwitch” search result.
- At the confirmation screen, click “Yes”.
- The plugin should now install itself onto your website.
Frequently asked questions
Is there any way to display the theme switcher menu elsewhere, other than the WordPress Toolbar?
Currently, the WordPress Toolbar is required in order to use Matty Theme QuickSwitch.
Changelog
Improve WordPress 3.4+ compatibility. Minor refinements and code optimisations.
1.2.3
- Cater for WordPress 3.4’s preference of the wp_get_theme() and wp_get_themes() functions.
- Move menu item to the “top-secondary” section and remove unnecessary floating CSS style.
1.2.2
- Make sure the full theme name is displayed in menu title when two themes share the same name (theme name and folder name).
- Make the current active theme bold and a darker styling in the theme list.
1.2.1
- Adjust the position of the “reset” button when the search field has text (fixes overlapping reset button bug).
- Make sure the search field focuses on hover of the menu.
- Update screenshot.
1.2.0
- Adjusted styling of the search field and added magnifying glass icon.
- Split themes into “Child Themes” and “Parent Themes” categories. Child themes are listed first, then parent themes.
- Fix bug where not all child themes were displaying correctly in the list, due to an ID conflict.
1.1.0
- Added search form and search logic to the theme switcher menu on the WordPress toolbar.
- Moved CSS to a separate file and added JavaScript file.
1.0.0
- First Release!
Screenshots
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FAQ
Matty Theme QuickSwitch: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 28, 2026
Is Matty Theme QuickSwitch free?
Yes. Matty Theme QuickSwitch is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Matty Theme QuickSwitch safe to use in 2026?
Matty Theme QuickSwitch shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Matty Theme QuickSwitch?
Matty Theme QuickSwitch is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,307 times since it launched in December 2011. It was downloaded 41 times in the last 30 days.
Does Matty Theme QuickSwitch work with WordPress 7.1?
Matty Theme QuickSwitch is officially tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Matty Theme QuickSwitch last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.3, was released on August 29, 2012 (14 years ago).
Who makes Matty Theme QuickSwitch?
Matty Theme QuickSwitch is developed and maintained by Matt Cohen.
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