Theme Changer
Easy theme change in the get parameter. Can be used theme to demo. this to be a per-session only change, and one that everyone (all visitors) can use.
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Theme Changer shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 41/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (100+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.8 (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 Theme Changer stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| change | >100 |
| demo | >100 |
| GET | >100 |
| parameter | >100 |
| theme | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About Theme Changer
From the official readme · v1.6Description
Easy theme change in the get parameter. Can be used theme to demo.
this to be a per-session only change, and one that everyone (all visitors) can use.
How to use
I just enter the following URL. It’s easy.
http://wordpress_install_domain/?theme_changer=theme_folder_name
Installation
- Upload the
theme-changerfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu in WordPress.
Changelog
1.0
- First release.
1.1
- While logging in to the management screen, we prepared a watermark for changing the theme to the lower left.
1.2
- You can attach a password to the Theme Changer. e.g. http://wordpress_install_domain/?theme_changer=theme_folder_name&theme_changer_password=input_password
1.3
- Fixed a problem where the theme returns to the original when transitioning to the lower page. Once the password matched, the modified theme was applied even to the lower page.
1.4
- Cross-site scripting vulnerability response.
1.5
- Cross-site scripting vulnerability response.
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FAQ
Theme Changer: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 10, 2026
Is Theme Changer free?
Yes. Theme Changer is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Theme Changer safe to use in 2026?
Theme Changer shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 41/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Theme Changer?
Theme Changer is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,548 times since it launched in December 2014. It was downloaded 107 times in the last 30 days.
Does Theme Changer work with WordPress 7.1?
Theme Changer is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.11, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Theme Changer last updated?
The latest version, 1.6, was released on April 24, 2025 (1 year ago).
Who makes Theme Changer?
Theme Changer is developed and maintained by momen2009.
What are the best alternatives to Theme Changer?
The most popular alternatives to Theme Changer are Remove Footer Credit (60K+ installs), Say What? (40K+ installs) and Add to Cart Button Custom T… (9K+ installs).
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