# Simple Child Theme Creator

> Simple Child Theme Creator has 10+ active installs and 34 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Simple Child Theme Creator shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Provide a name for your child theme and it will automatically create the necessary child theme directory and files. The parent theme stylesheet will be enqueued using “wp_enqueue_style” instead of @import.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 1,536
- **Downloads (30 days):** 34 (+36% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Oct 22, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 1.0.0
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.2.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** tarosnow (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/tarosnow/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/simple-child-theme-creator/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [child](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/child/) | #19 | 21 |
| [child theme](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/child-theme/) | #14 | 20 |
| [enqueue child](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/enqueue-child/) | #1 | 1 |
| [one-click](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/one-click/) | #6 | 7 |
| [simple](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/simple/) | >100 | 177 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| child | >100 | 2,267 |
| child theme | >100 | 1,670 |
| enqueue child | >100 | 172 |
| one-click | >100 | 10,000 |
| simple | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Child Theme Configurator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/child-theme-configurator/) | 300K+ | 4.7/5 (280) | Jun 10, 2025 | 47/100 |
| 2 | [Child Themify](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/child-themify/) | 6K+ | 4.2/5 (42) | Jan 30, 2018 | 42/100 |
| 3 | [WPS Child Theme Generator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wps-child-theme-generator/) | 6K+ | 5/5 (2) | Aug 14, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 4 | [SureFeedback Client Site](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/projecthuddle-child-site/) | 5K+ | 4/5 (39) | Aug 25, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 5 | [Gecka Submenu](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gecka-submenu/) | 3K+ | 4.1/5 (16) | Nov 28, 2017 | 36/100 |
| 6 | [Child Theme Check](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/child-theme-check/) | 700+ | 5/5 (8) | May 31, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 7 | [Remove Parents](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/remove-parents/) | 100+ | — | Sep 27, 2007 | 25/100 |
| 8 | [PS Sub-pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pssubpages/) | 100+ | 5/5 (3) | Oct 25, 2013 | 40/100 |
| 9 | [Category Parent Children Selector](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/category-parent-children-selector/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 10, 2014 | 32/100 |
| 10 | [Child Themes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/child-themes/) | 60+ | 2.5/5 (2) | Nov 1, 2017 | 25/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Child Theme Creator free?
Yes. Simple Child Theme Creator is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Simple Child Theme Creator safe to use in 2026?
Simple Child Theme Creator shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Simple Child Theme Creator?
Simple Child Theme Creator is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,536 times since it launched in October 2016. It was downloaded 34 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Simple Child Theme Creator work with WordPress 7.1?
Simple Child Theme Creator is officially tested up to WordPress 1.0.0, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Simple Child Theme Creator last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on October 22, 2016 (10 years ago).

### Who makes Simple Child Theme Creator?
Simple Child Theme Creator is developed and maintained by tarosnow.

### What are the best alternatives to Simple Child Theme Creator?
The most popular alternatives to Simple Child Theme Creator are Child Theme Configurator (300K+ installs), Child Themify (6K+ installs) and WPS Child Theme Generator (6K+ installs).


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