# Show Template

> Show Template has 60+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 63 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 32/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Show Template shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 60+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

**Prints an html comment in the footer of every page letting you know which template file of your theme was used for the display.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 60+
- **Total downloads:** 8,134
- **Downloads (30 days):** 63 (+50% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 32/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** Sep 12, 2010
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.1.4
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Matt Martz (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/sivel/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/show-template/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [development](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/development/) | #34 | 169 |
| [show](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/show/) | #25 | 68 |
| [show-template](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/show-template/) | #1 | 1 |
| [template](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/template/) | #57 | 185 |
| [theme](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/theme/) | #99 | 280 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| development | >100 | 7,745 |
| show | >100 | 10,000 |
| show-template | >100 | 8,270 |
| template | >100 | 10,000 |
| theme | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Query Monitor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/query-monitor/) | 200K+ | 4.9/5 (469) | Jun 20, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 2 | [Yoast Test Helper](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/yoast-test-helper/) | 60K+ | 4.9/5 (12) | Oct 6, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 3 | [What The File](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/what-the-file/) | 40K+ | 4.9/5 (882) | Feb 19, 2026 | 63/100 |
| 4 | [Stop Emails](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/stop-emails/) | 5K+ | 5/5 (12) | Jan 13, 2026 | 56/100 |
| 5 | [Monkeyman Rewrite Analyzer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/monkeyman-rewrite-analyzer/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (26) | May 12, 2011 | 44/100 |
| 6 | [WP Secure Maintenance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-secure-maintainance/) | 1K+ | 3.6/5 (5) | Jun 20, 2024 | 33/100 |
| 7 | [Display Environment Type](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/display-environment-type/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (4) | Dec 19, 2025 | 49/100 |
| 8 | [What Template](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/what-template/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (3) | Jul 19, 2024 | 34/100 |
| 9 | [WP PHP Console](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-php-console/) | 500+ | 4.7/5 (19) | Nov 9, 2020 | 38/100 |
| 10 | [Ray](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/spatie-ray/) | 400+ | 5/5 (10) | Dec 10, 2025 | 54/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Show Template safe to use in 2026?
Show Template shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 60+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Show Template?
Show Template is active on 60+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 8,134 times since it launched in May 2009. It was downloaded 63 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Show Template work with WordPress 7.1?
Show Template is officially tested up to WordPress 3.1.4, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Show Template last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on September 12, 2010 (16 years ago).

### Who makes Show Template?
Show Template is developed and maintained by Matt Martz.

### What are the best alternatives to Show Template?
The most popular alternatives to Show Template are Query Monitor (200K+ installs), Yoast Test Helper (60K+ installs) and What The File (40K+ installs).


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