NP Child Theme Generator
This plugin allows you to generate a child theme for your active theme with a simple button click.
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NP Child Theme Generator shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.6 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where NP Child Theme Generator stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| child theme | >100 |
| Theme customization | >100 |
| WordPress | >100 |
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About NP Child Theme Generator
From the official readme · v2.0.0Description
NP Child Theme Generator dynamically adds a “Generate Child Theme” button for the active theme in the WordPress themes section. It checks if a child theme already exists and prevents generating multiple child themes for the same theme.
How to Use
- Navigate to ‘Appearance’ -> ‘Themes’ in your WordPress admin panel.
- The “Generate Child Theme” button will automatically appear for the active theme.
- Click the button to generate a child theme.
- If a child theme already exists, the button will not appear.
- The plugin uses a MutationObserver to watch for changes in the theme selection and dynamically add the button as needed.
- Enjoy easy child theme generation!
License
This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later license. See https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html for more details.
Installation
- Upload the
np-child-theme-generatorfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- Navigate to the ‘Appearance’ -> ‘Themes’ section in your WordPress admin.
- The “Generate Child Theme” button will appear under the active theme’s screenshot.
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FAQ
NP Child Theme Generator: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
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Is NP Child Theme Generator free?
Yes. NP Child Theme Generator is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is NP Child Theme Generator safe to use in 2026?
NP Child Theme Generator shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.
How many websites use NP Child Theme Generator?
NP Child Theme Generator is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 669 times since it launched in November 2024. It was downloaded 37 times in the last 30 days.
Does NP Child Theme Generator work with WordPress 7.1?
NP Child Theme Generator is officially tested up to WordPress 6.6.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was NP Child Theme Generator last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.0, was released on November 11, 2024 (2 years ago).
Who makes NP Child Theme Generator?
NP Child Theme Generator is developed and maintained by Nikhil prabha.
What are the best alternatives to NP Child Theme Generator?
The most popular alternatives to NP Child Theme Generator are Child Theme Configurator (300K+ installs), WP Child Theme Generator (20K+ installs) and Child Theme Creator by Orbi… (10K+ installs).
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