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Download Theme

By Metagauss

Site Administration & Utilities / Site Migration & Cloning

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Download Theme Review - In-Depth Analysis

Download any theme directly from your WordPress admin panel with one click. Easily access theme downloads from the Appearance page.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.96/10

User Rating

4/5 (based on 7+ reviews)

Active Installations

4,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

5 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Download Theme allows you to download any theme directly from your WordPress dashboard. It adds the download link right on the theme listing page, on each theme, as shown in the screenshot.

Just activate this plugin. You can see the Download link on each theme box on the Appearance page. Click on any of them and that theme's zip will be downloaded to your computer. Cheers!

Download Theme now offers Theme Services. If you need expert help setting up your WordPress theme, simply go to your WordPress dashboard, navigate to the Help button in the top right corner, and click on Get Help Now.

If you want to download any plugin from your WordPress admin panel’s Plugins page, then use our other plugin - Download Plugin.

Comparing to Alternatives

Download Theme stands alone in its category with no close direct alternatives available, making it a unique choice for users needing this specific functionality.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and easy to use when multiple themes are installed
Effectively saves time for users needing theme backups
Works well for unedited themes
Positive user feedback highlights its straightforward functionality

Weaknesses

Does not support exporting changes made to themes
Incompatible with Linux due to Windows path usage in zip files
Fails to work properly if only one theme is installed
Has a known medium severity security vulnerability fixed in version 1.1.0

User Sentiment Analysis

With a strong majority of 5-star ratings, users appreciate the plugin's simplicity and time-saving features, though a notable minority report significant issues.

Positive highlights

'Good plugin! It’s saved me a lot of time.' - Luan Nguyen
'Simple, thank you for this nice plugin.' - alphastore
'Worked when you have 2+ themes installed.' - jave.web
'Doesn’t work with one theme, but otherwise useful.' - Justin Moreland

Common complaints

Uses Windows paths in zip files, making it unusable on Linux
Does not export changes made to CSS or PHP files, requiring manual rework

Weaknesses

Limited compatibility with single-theme setups
Security vulnerability fixed only in version 1.1.0

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who need a simple tool to back up unedited themes and have multiple themes installed on a Windows environment.

Not ideal for

Users working on Linux systems, those who frequently modify theme files, or those with only one active theme, due to compatibility and functionality limitations.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers basic theme downloading capabilities suitable for unedited themes and multiple theme setups.

Final Verdict

Download Theme is a straightforward plugin that serves a niche need effectively for users with multiple themes and unmodified theme files, especially on Windows systems. Its simplicity and positive user feedback highlight its usefulness in appropriate scenarios.

However, its limitations with Linux compatibility, inability to export theme modifications, and a past security vulnerability mean it is not suitable for all users. Those needing more robust or secure solutions should consider these factors carefully before use.