# Show Theme File

> Show Theme File has 10+ active installs, a 4.5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 72 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 29/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Show Theme File shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 4.5/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 29/100 on our health check.

**This is a simple plugin that uses wordpress’ hierarchy to determine what theme file the current page used to render it!**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,911
- **Downloads (30 days):** 72 (+35.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 29/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.0.1
- **Last updated:** Jun 29, 2012
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.4.2
- **Requires:** 
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Dan LaManna (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/asdasdan/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/show-theme-file/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [file](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/file/) | #52 | 66 |
| [hierarchy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/hierarchy/) | #22 | 35 |
| [template](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/template/) | >100 | 185 |
| [theme](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/theme/) | >100 | 282 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| file | >100 | 10,000 |
| hierarchy | >100 | 1,018 |
| template | >100 | 10,000 |
| theme | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 0.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Theme Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/theme-editor/) | 50K+ | 4.6/5 (128) | Mar 19, 2026 | 50/100 |
| 2 | [Phoenix Media Rename](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/phoenix-media-rename/) | 50K+ | 4.7/5 (75) | Sep 11, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 3 | [Media File Renamer: Rename for better SEO (AI-Powered)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/media-file-renamer/) | 40K+ | 4.6/5 (447) | Sep 26, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 4 | [What The File](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/what-the-file/) | 40K+ | 4.9/5 (882) | Feb 19, 2026 | 63/100 |
| 5 | [Download Attachments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/download-attachments/) | 8K+ | 4.5/5 (46) | May 26, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 6 | [FileBird Document Library](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/filebird-document-library/) | 5K+ | 4.9/5 (8) | Aug 23, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 7 | [WP Attachments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-attachments/) | 3K+ | 4.5/5 (42) | Aug 31, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 8 | [WP-DownloadManager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-downloadmanager/) | 3K+ | 4/5 (37) | Aug 24, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 9 | [Store file uploads for Contact Form 7](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/store-file-uploads-for-contact-form-7/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (7) | May 22, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 10 | [Custom Post Type Attachment](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-post-type-pdf-attachment/) | 700+ | 5/5 (3) | Dec 31, 2024 | 37/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Show Theme File safe to use in 2026?
Show Theme File shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 4.5/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 29/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Show Theme File?
Show Theme File is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,911 times since it launched in June 2011. It was downloaded 72 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Show Theme File work with WordPress 7.1?
Show Theme File 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 Show Theme File last updated?
The latest version, 0.0.1, was released on June 29, 2012 (14 years ago).

### Who makes Show Theme File?
Show Theme File is developed and maintained by Dan LaManna.

### What are the best alternatives to Show Theme File?
The most popular alternatives to Show Theme File are Theme Editor (50K+ installs), Phoenix Media Rename (50K+ installs) and Media File Renamer: Rename… (40K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/show-theme-file/ · Generated 2026-10-02 11:42 UTC by PageForge