# Best Starter Plugins for WordPress

> Compare 5 starter plugins for WordPress ranked by active installs, rating and update health. Top picks: Child Theme Wizard, Codegear Starter, WP30 By Who.

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Child Theme Wizard](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/child-theme-wizard/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (36) | Jun 22, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 2 | [Codegear Starter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/codegear-starter/) | 50+ | — | May 8, 2025 | 28/100 |
| 3 | [WP30 By Who](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp30-by-who/) | <10 | — | Dec 16, 2017 | 21/100 |
| 4 | [WP30 Sky Bar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp30-sky-bar/) | <10 | — | Dec 16, 2017 | 21/100 |
| 5 | [Codeless Cloud Starter Sites](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/codeless-cloud-starter-sites/) | <10 | — | Dec 30, 2021 | 21/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the most popular starter plugin for WordPress?
Child Theme Wizard is the most popular starter plugin with 10K+ active installs and a 4.9/5 rating on WordPress.org.

### How many starter plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 5 plugins tagged “starter” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Which starter plugin has the best rating?
Among the most-installed options, Child Theme Wizard has the highest rating at 4.9/5 from 36 reviews.

### Are these starter plugins actively maintained?
0 of the top 5 starter plugins were updated in the last 30 days. Check each plugin’s health score for update freshness, WordPress compatibility and support responsiveness.


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/starter/ · Generated 2026-10-11 07:32 UTC by PageForge