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which template file

By gilles66

Site Administration & Utilities / Admin Interface Customization

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

which template file Review - In-Depth Analysis

Identify the PHP template file used by your WordPress theme for the current page.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.91/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 4+ reviews)

Active Installations

4,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

6.1 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin helps you determine which template file is being used by WordPress to display your pages in the front office.

It shows the name of the PHP file of your theme used to display the current page. It is efficient and very easy to install.

Once activated, it will display in the admin bar the name of the PHP file currently used to render the page. The text color varies based on the template's origin, whether from the theme, a parent theme, or a plugin.

Comparing to Alternatives

This plugin has several close alternatives that offer similar functionality for identifying which template file is used on a page.

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Strengths

Simple and quick to install and use
Accurately identifies template files in use
Saves time for developers and site maintainers
Highly rated with consistent positive feedback

Weaknesses

Known security vulnerabilities fixed only in recent updates
No pro version with extended features
Limited to template file identification without additional developer tools

User Sentiment Analysis

With a perfect 5-star rating from all reviewers, users consistently praise the plugin's effectiveness and ease of use.

Positive highlights

"Save a bunch of time trying to reverse engineer which template a page is using." — phwayne
"Makes theme and site development and modifications so much easier and faster." — raygulick
"Quick download and install. Works as described." — phwayne

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Security vulnerabilities present in versions prior to 5.1.0 and 4.9
No advanced features beyond basic template identification
No paid version to offer additional support or enhancements

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Theme developers and site maintainers who need a straightforward tool to quickly identify which template files are used on their WordPress pages.

Not ideal for

Users requiring advanced theme development tools or those concerned about security risks if not updating to the latest plugin version promptly.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides all core functionality needed to identify template files effectively.

Final Verdict

Which Template File is a highly effective and user-friendly plugin that excels at helping developers identify the active template files on their WordPress sites. Its perfect rating reflects strong user satisfaction and reliability in its core function.

However, users should be aware of past security vulnerabilities that have been addressed in recent updates. While it lacks a pro version and advanced features, it remains a valuable free tool for theme developers seeking simplicity and efficiency.