# Theme Versioning

> Theme Versioning has 10+ active installs and 37 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Theme Versioning shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Adds revisions (version control) for WordPress theme files. Adds a version viewer to the theme editor. You can write your own adapter plugin to use the VCS of your choice, or just use the default database-backed VCS…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,014
- **Downloads (30 days):** 37 (+54.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Jul 6, 2012
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 2.1
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.0.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** dajulia3 (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/dajulia3/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/theme-versioning/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [revisions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/revisions/) | #45 | 70 |
| [svn](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/svn/) | #6 | 8 |
| [theme versioning](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/theme-versioning/) | #1 | 1 |
| [themes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/themes/) | >100 | 140 |
| [vcs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/vcs/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| revisions | >100 | 1,504 |
| svn | >100 | 939 |
| theme versioning | >100 | 360 |
| themes | >100 | 10,000 |
| vcs | >100 | 108 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP-Sweep](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-sweep/) | 100K+ | 4.7/5 (138) | Aug 24, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 2 | [WP Revisions Control](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-revisions-control/) | 40K+ | 4.7/5 (13) | Jul 3, 2025 | 51/100 |
| 3 | [Revision Control](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/revision-control/) | 40K+ | 4.4/5 (36) | Apr 1, 2018 | 45/100 |
| 4 | [Simple Revisions Delete](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-revisions-delete/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (50) | Oct 3, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 5 | [PublishPress Revisions: Duplicate Posts, Submit, Approve and Schedule Content Changes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/revisionary/) | 10K+ | 4.6/5 (64) | Oct 2, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 6 | [Disable Post Revision](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-post-revision/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (1) | Dec 9, 2025 | 50/100 |
| 7 | [WP Document Revisions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-document-revisions/) | 2K+ | 3.7/5 (23) | Oct 3, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 8 | [Simple Revision Control](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-revision-control/) | 1K+ | 3.8/5 (13) | Jul 17, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 9 | [Limit Revisions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/limit-revisions/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (5) | Feb 23, 2023 | 28/100 |
| 10 | [Disable Revisions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-revisions/) | 1K+ | — | Nov 28, 2017 | 35/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Theme Versioning safe to use in 2026?
Theme Versioning shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Theme Versioning?
Theme Versioning is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,014 times since it launched in September 2011. It was downloaded 37 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Theme Versioning work with WordPress 7.1?
Theme Versioning is officially tested up to WordPress 2.1, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Theme Versioning last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on July 6, 2012 (14 years ago).

### Who makes Theme Versioning?
Theme Versioning is developed and maintained by dajulia3.

### What are the best alternatives to Theme Versioning?
The most popular alternatives to Theme Versioning are WP-Sweep (100K+ installs), WP Revisions Control (40K+ installs) and Revision Control (40K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/theme-versioning/ · Generated 2026-10-08 22:59 UTC by PageForge