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Child Theme Configurator Pro
Child Theme Configurator Pro by Lilaea Media is a WordPress plugin for creating and configuring child themes. It lets you change the styles and templates of an existing theme while keeping your edits separate from the parent theme's files, so theme updates leave your work in place.
- Version
- 2.3.6
- Released
- Mar 6, 2021
- Developer
- Lilaea Media
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $3.99 a year on its own
What’s new in Child Theme Configurator Pro 2.3.6
Version 2.3.6
Latest
- ImprovedUpdated for WP 5.6
- FixedFixed rendering of main tabs
What it does
Editing a theme's files directly is risky. The next time the theme updates, those changes can be overwritten and lost. A child theme solves this by holding your customizations in its own folder, and this plugin handles the setup for you. You pick an installed theme, the plugin generates a child theme from it, and a step-by-step wizard walks newer users through the process so the technical parts feel less daunting.
Once the child theme exists, you can adjust CSS in the built-in style editor and copy individual template files from the parent into the child for deeper changes. The plugin scans the parent theme's structure to help catch errors and conflicts, and it keeps logs and debugging details for troubleshooting. It also supports custom rewrite rules and multilingual setups, which makes it a practical fit for site owners, designers and developers who customize themes regularly.
Best for
- Site owners who want to customize a theme safely
- Freelance designers adjusting client themes
- Developers managing multilingual WordPress sites
Features
Child theme generation
Create a child theme from any installed WordPress theme in a few clicks, keeping your customizations apart from the parent theme files.
Built-in style editor
Change CSS styles directly inside the plugin interface, so you can make precise design adjustments without opening theme files by hand.
Template file duplication
Copy individual template files from the parent theme into the child theme, then edit them there for more advanced layout changes.
Parent theme analysis
The plugin scans the parent theme's structure and files to help prevent errors and conflicts while you set up and customize the child theme.
Custom rewrite rules
Add custom rewrite rules while keeping compatibility with your site's existing permalink structure, so links continue to behave as expected.
Multilingual support
Works with multilingual setups, which helps when you run a site that needs localized versions of your customized theme.
Logs and debugging
Detailed logs and debugging support help you track down problems and keep your child theme environment in good working order.
Guided setup wizard
A step-by-step wizard leads new users through the full child theme creation process, lowering the technical barrier to getting started.
Questions about Child Theme Configurator Pro
Will my changes survive when the parent theme updates?
Yes. All modifications are kept in the child theme folder, isolated from the parent theme. The parent theme can receive updates without overwriting the styles and templates you changed in the child theme.
Do I need to know how to code to use it?
No coding is required for the basics. A step-by-step wizard guides you through creating the child theme, and the style editor lets you adjust CSS inside the plugin interface. Developers also get template duplication, logs and debugging tools for deeper work.
Does it work with the theme I already use?
The plugin can generate a child theme from any installed WordPress theme. It also analyzes the parent theme's structure and files to help catch errors and conflicts before they cause problems.
Can I use it on a multilingual site?
Yes. The plugin is compatible with multilingual setups, so it suits sites that serve visitors in several languages and need localized themes.
Is Child Theme Configurator Pro free?
The code of Child Theme Configurator Pro is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of Child Theme Configurator Pro is this?
Version 2.3.6, released Mar 6, 2021. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Child Theme Configurator Pro?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Child Theme Configurator Pro automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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