What Template File Am I Viewing?

What Template File Am I Viewing?

By Toby Cryns (@themightymo)

Site Administration & Utilities / Site Health & Diagnostics

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Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

What Template File Am I Viewing? Review - In-Depth Analysis

This plugin helps in debugging by showing the current PHP file being used on the front end of your website.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.74/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 8+ reviews)

Active Installations

1,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This is a debugging plugin that displays the current PHP file that is loading on the front end of the website.

Thanks to VegasGeek and Mark Gason for the code and inspiration for this plugin, respectively.

Comparing to Alternatives

What Template File Am I Viewing? is a specialized plugin with several close alternatives available that offer similar functionality for identifying WordPress template files.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Extremely simple and easy to use interface
Provides clear identification of the active template file
Lightweight with minimal impact on site performance
No known security vulnerabilities
Highly rated by users for reliability

Weaknesses

Lacks advanced customization options
No premium or extended features available
Limited to template file identification only
Does not offer integration with other development tools

User Sentiment Analysis

With a perfect 5-star rating from all 8 reviewers, users consistently praise the plugin's simplicity and effectiveness.

Positive highlights

Great tool!! - modes200
Great tool. Simple and Effective. - ahmadjan
This plugin is very easy to use and works perfectly. Don't forget to activate the toolbar on the front-end. - guth

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Limited feature set compared to some alternatives
No pro version means fewer advanced options
Interface is very basic and may not suit all users

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Developers and site administrators who need a straightforward, reliable way to identify which template files are being used on their WordPress site without extra complexity.

Not ideal for

Users looking for advanced template debugging tools or integration with other development utilities may find this plugin too basic.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers full functionality for identifying template files with no restrictions.

Final Verdict

What Template File Am I Viewing? excels as a simple, effective tool for identifying WordPress template files, backed by flawless user ratings and a clean security record. It stands out for its ease of use and reliability without unnecessary features.

While it lacks advanced options and a pro version, it remains an excellent choice for users seeking a no-frills solution. Those needing more comprehensive debugging tools might consider alternatives, but for straightforward template identification, this plugin is highly recommended.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free What Template File Am I Viewing? plugin.

debugging plugin

current php file

template file viewer

Screenshots

FAQ

The output of the plugin displays in the admin bar at the top of the page on the front end of your site.

Contributors and developers

“What Template File Am I Viewing?” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

Toby Cryns (@themightymo)

John Hawkins

Free Version

WPS

6.74

Average

Ratings

5 out of 5 | 8

Version

1.2

Last updated

6 years ago

Active installations

1,000+

WordPress version

5.4.21 or higher

PHP version

or higher

Languages

0

Category

Site Administration & Utilities