Show Current Template
A WordPress plugin which shows the current template file name, the current theme name and included template files' name in the tool bar.
Safe pick
Yes — Show Current Template is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 100K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 88/100 on our health check.
- Proven at scale on 100K+ active sites
- Loved by users — 5/5 from 71 reviews
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Show Current Template stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| template | #6 |
| toolbar | #7 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 71 reviews
About Show Current Template
From the official readme · v0.5.4Description
A WordPress plugin which shows the current template file name, the current theme name and included template files’ name in the tool bar. If you like this plugin, you can buy me a coffee! 😉
Inspired by (and big thanks to):
- https://gist.github.com/gatespace/4482529
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/reveal-template/
Installation
The Good Way
- In your WordPress Admin, go to the Add New Plugins page
- Search for: Show Current Template
- Show Current Template should be the first result. Click the Install link.
The Old Way
- Upload the plugin to the
/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
Frequently asked questions
Does this plugin work with block themes?
No. This plugin is useless when using block themes, and it shows a message that this plugin is useless when using block themes.
I don’t see the toolbar.
Is the Toolbar (Show Toolbar when viewing site) option in your profile page is checked? You can find your profile page is in your WordPress admin -> Users -> Profile.
I don’t see the current template file name in the toolbar.
Do you logged in as “Administrator”? Other role users like “Editor” can’t see the file name. If your WordPress is multisite, only super admin can see the file name.
I don’t think this plugin is working properly.
Please try below: Activate one of the default themes. Now the plugin work properly? Then it means there may be a compatibility issue between your theme and this plugin, so let me know your theme’s name and where I can get it. Try to stop all plugins other than this plugin. Now the plugin work properly? Then it means there may be a compatibility issue between one of those other plugins and this plugin, so let me know those plugins names and where I can get them.
Changelog
None so far.
0.5.4
- Fix: Fix PHP Warning. Special thanks to @dieppon for reporting the issue!
0.5.3
- Fix: Addressed PHP 8.x deprecation warning for passing null to parameter #3 ($subject) of str_replace(). Special thanks to @rembem for reporting the issue!
0.5.2
- Update required WordPress version to 5.9. Special thanks to @dmchale for reporting the issue!
0.5.1
- Delete unnecessary files.
0.5.0
- Display a message that this plugin is useless when using block themes.
- Remove stray language file. Special thanks to @szepeviktor for reporting the issue!
0.4.6
- Fix JS Error when No Admin Bar. Special thanks to @taupecat for reporting the issue!
Screenshots
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FAQ
Show Current Template: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 27, 2026
Is Show Current Template free?
Yes. Show Current Template is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Show Current Template safe to use in 2026?
Yes — Show Current Template is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 100K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 88/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Show Current Template?
Show Current Template is active on 100K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,308,246 times since it launched in May 2013. It was downloaded 7,479 times in the last 30 days.
Does Show Current Template work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Show Current Template up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.9 or newer.
What PHP version does Show Current Template need?
Show Current Template requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Show Current Template last updated?
The latest version, 0.5.4, was released on August 20, 2026 (1 month ago).
Who makes Show Current Template?
Show Current Template is developed and maintained by JOTAKI, Taisuke.
What are the best alternatives to Show Current Template?
The most popular alternatives to Show Current Template are Template Kit – Import (400K+ installs), What The File (40K+ installs) and Custom Field Template (30K+ installs).
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