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Show Current Template

By JOTAKI, Taisuke

Site Administration & Utilities / Site Health & Diagnostics

Show Current Template Review - In-Depth Analysis

Show Current Template displays the active template file name and theme name in the WordPress toolbar. It's useful for developers to quickly identify templates in use.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.79/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 71+ reviews)

Active Installations

100,000+

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 WordPress plugin shows the current template file name, the current theme name, and included template files' names in the toolbar. It is particularly useful for developers who want to quickly identify which templates are being used on the site.

If you find this plugin helpful, you can support its development by buying the author a coffee!

Inspired by other plugins and resources that enhance template visibility in WordPress, this tool aims to simplify the development process.

Comparing to Alternatives

Show Current Template stands out as a straightforward tool for developers needing to identify active templates in WordPress. Compared to other plugins, it focuses solely on displaying the current template without additional features.

Top alternatives

Show Current Template

Strengths

Simple and easy to use with no configuration needed
Provides immediate feedback on the active template
Lightweight with minimal impact on site performance

Weaknesses

Lacks advanced features found in some developer tools
No customization options for display
No integration with debugging or development suites

User Sentiment Analysis

Users consistently praise Show Current Template for its simplicity and utility in development environments.

Positive highlights

'Useful and works uncomplicated. Well done.' - camillo1
'Straight to the point. Very useful for theme development.' - Alex F. Pradas
'A must-have for WordPress development work.' - shayakraut
'This plugin is useful in WP Development. 5 stars!' - ngwebdev
'Supports your own theme development or template localisation on client websites.' - macurious

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Limited to showing only the current template
No additional developer tools or features
No updates or enhancements reported

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Developers and designers who need a quick and reliable way to identify the active WordPress template during theme development or troubleshooting.

Not ideal for

Users seeking comprehensive development tools or those who want customization and extended functionality beyond template display.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides all core functionality, allowing users to see the current template without restrictions or ads.

Final Verdict

Show Current Template is a focused and effective plugin that delivers exactly what it promises: showing the active WordPress template with no fuss.

Its simplicity and reliability make it an essential tool for developers, though users needing more advanced features will need to look elsewhere.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Show Current Template plugin.

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template

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toolbar

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current theme

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FAQ

No. This plugin is useless when using block themes, and it shows a message that this plugin is useless when using block themes.

Contributors and developers

“Show Current Template” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

JOTAKI, Taisuke

Free Version

WPS

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6.79

Average

Ratings

5 out of 5 | 71

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Version

0.5.4

Last updated

3 weeks ago

Active installations

100,000+

WordPress version

7.0 or higher

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PHP version

7.4 or higher

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Languages

19

Category

Site Administration & Utilities

Site Health & Diagnostics

Tags

Template,Toolbar

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