Show Theme File
This is a simple plugin that uses wordpress’ hierarchy to determine what theme file the current page used to render it!
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.
- 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)
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 Theme File stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| file | >100 |
| hierarchy | >100 |
| template | >100 |
| theme | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.5 from 2 reviews
About Show Theme File
From the official readme · v0.0.1Description
This is a simple plugin that uses wordpress’ hierarchy to determine what theme file the current page used to render it!
Installation
Installation is quite simple!
- Upload showThemeFile.php to your wp-content/plugins/ directory.
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Browse your website and look at the top for what theme file rendered it! (Must be Admin)
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FAQ
Show Theme File: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 2, 2026
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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