Template List Metabox
Template list metabox is to create Metabox for Dropdown List of all available Templates to attach with any Custom Post Types
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Template List Metabox shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 900+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (900+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 8 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.9 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & supportDaily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Template List Metabox stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| 010pixel | #1 |
| custom post types | >100 |
| metabox | >100 |
| post-template | >100 |
| template | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About Template List Metabox
From the official readme · v1.1.2Description
This plugin will allow you to select custom posts types for which you want to show metabox of template list dropdown menu.
On the front end, this plugin will help to show selected template for the post.
Now you can choose to have different templates for each post just like pages.
Made by 010Pixel
Use
Before using this plugin, you should have some templates ready to be used.
- Go to
Plugins>Template List Metabox. You will be able to see all the custom post types includingPost. - Tick all the checkbox for the post types for which you want to enable template list metabox.
- Create a post and choose the template you would like to use.
- If you do not want to choose custom template then select
Default Template. ChoosingDefault Templatewill show content from single.php, single-{$object->post_type}.php, single-{$object->post_type}-{$object->post_name}.php
For any query, you can contact me at 010 Pixel
Installation
- Unpack the download-package
- Upload folder include all files to the
/wp-content/plugins/directory. The final directory tree should look like/wp-content/plugins/010pixel-template-list-metabox/010pixel_tmplt_list_metabox.php - Activate the plugin through the
Pluginsmenu in WordPress - Administrator can go to
Plugins>Template List Metaboxmenu and configure the plugin (Type of Posts/Custom Posts where you want to show Template List Metabox)
- or use the automatic install via backend of WordPress
Changelog
v1.0.0
- Initial release.
v1.1.0
- Date: 2015-02-13
- Removed bug of settings link not displaying in plugin list
- Added setting page under Settings menu instead of Plugins menu
v1.1.1
- Date: 2015-02-16
- Removed bug of settings link showing error page
v1.1.2
- Date: 2015-08-31
- Removed bug of showing error when no item is selected for custom template list metabox
v1.1.3
- Date: 2018-08-02
- Tested with latest version
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FAQ
Template List Metabox: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 1, 2026
Is Template List Metabox free?
Yes. Template List Metabox is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Template List Metabox safe to use in 2026?
Template List Metabox shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 900+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Template List Metabox?
Template List Metabox is active on 900+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 9,624 times since it launched in August 2014. It was downloaded 204 times in the last 30 days.
Does Template List Metabox work with WordPress 7.1?
Template List Metabox is officially tested up to WordPress 4.9.33, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Template List Metabox last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.2, was released on August 2, 2018 (8 years ago).
Who makes Template List Metabox?
Template List Metabox is developed and maintained by 010pixel.
What are the best alternatives to Template List Metabox?
The most popular alternatives to Template List Metabox are Admin Menu Class by 010Pixel (10+ installs).
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