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WPS Child Theme Generator

By NicolasKulka

Design & Themes / Themes & Templates

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

WPS Child Theme Generator Review - In-Depth Analysis

Easily create child themes with customizable options. Add features without editing functions.php.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.77/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 2+ reviews)

Active Installations

6,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

9.2 / 10 (Critical Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

WPS Child Theme Generator is an advanced tool to create as many child themes as you need. It comes with many options that can be added to your functions.php without the need to edit it. You can also add your own CSS in style.css.

Options include adding your screenshot from WordPress Uploader, removing image sizes, adding image sizes, removing widgets, enabling shortcodes in widgets, modifying search result URLs, and adding post types to search results. You can also add columns in the admin list table for chosen post types and remove post type supports.

Creation behavior allows for a download package, with the child theme zipped and available in wp-content/themes, and the option to send the package by email.

Comparing to Alternatives

WPS Child Theme Generator is one of several plugins designed to help users create child themes easily. It stands alongside other popular options in this category, offering a straightforward approach to child theme creation.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and easy to use interface
Effectively creates child themes with options
Positive user feedback on functionality
No complex setup required
Free to use without upsells

Weaknesses

Has a past critical security vulnerability (fixed in update)
Limited to basic child theme generation features
No pro version or advanced customization options
Smaller user base compared to some alternatives

User Sentiment Analysis

With a perfect 5-star rating from all reviewers, users appreciate the plugin's ease of use and reliable performance. There are no recorded negative reviews, indicating strong satisfaction among its small user base.

Positive highlights

'Work well' and 'create a child theme with options is real' – Benoti
'Easy to use works perfectly' – martin24

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Past critical security vulnerability fixed in version 1.2
Lacks advanced features found in some competitors
No premium support or paid upgrades available

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a straightforward, no-frills child theme generator that is easy to use and free.

Not ideal for

Those needing advanced child theme customization features or requiring a plugin with a longer track record and larger user community. Also not ideal for users concerned about past security issues despite fixes.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes all core features needed to generate a child theme with options, providing full functionality without cost.

Final Verdict

WPS Child Theme Generator offers a simple and effective solution for creating child themes, backed by positive user reviews and a straightforward interface. Its free availability makes it accessible for users who want basic child theme functionality without complexity.

However, users should be aware of its past critical security vulnerability, which has been addressed in updates. Those needing more advanced features or a larger support community might consider other alternatives, but for basic needs, this plugin performs well.