Custom Post Template vs WP Child Theme Generator

Provides a drop-down to select different templates for posts from the post edit screen. The templates are defined similarly to page templates, and will replace single.php for the specified post. This plugin will NOT switch the templates for the different posts in a listing page, e.g. a date or category archive, it will only affect the template used for single posts (i.e. you can choose a template which is not single.php). Post templates, as far as this plugin is concerned, are configured similarly to page templates in that they have a particular style of PHP comment at the top of them. Each post template must contain the following, or similar, at the top: First note: Page templates use “Template Name:“, whereas post templates use “Template Name Posts:“. Second note: You must have the custom post template files in your theme in the same directory/folder as your index.php template file, not in a sub-directory/sub-folder. Developers If you want to implement the custom post templates on a custom post type, you can use the cpt_post_types filter, here’s an example below of adding the custom post template selector and metabox to the “Movie” and “Actor” custom post types. This code can be added to a plugin or to the functions.php file in your theme. /** * Hooks the WP cpt_post_types filter * * @param array $post_types An array of post type names that the templates be used by * @return array The array of post type names that the templates be used by **/ function my_cpt_post_types( $post_types ) { $post_types[] = 'movie'; $post_types[] = 'actor'; return $post_types; } add_filter( 'cpt_post_types', 'my_cpt_post_types' );

WP Child Theme Generator is a powerful yet beginner-friendly WordPress plugin that lets you create a child theme from any installed WordPress theme — no coding required. Whether you’re a developer or just getting started, this plugin makes it easy to create and customize child themes with just a few clicks. It’s perfect for anyone who wants to safely modify theme files without affecting the parent theme. 📽️ Video Tutorial – How to Generate a Child Theme? 🔧 Two Easy Ways to Generate a Child Theme 🟢 One-click Child Theme Generator – Instantly create a basic child theme with default settings. ⚙️ Custom Child Theme Creator – Modify child theme details like name, version, author, and author URL before generating. With these flexible options, you can quickly build a child theme and start customizing your website safely and efficiently. ✅ Key Features ✔️ Easy-to-use interface – Designed for both beginners and developers ⚡ One-click setup – Create a child theme instantly ✍️ Custom child theme settings – Customize theme name, description, version, author, and more 🧩 Supports all WordPress themes – Works with any theme installed on your site 🚫 No coding required – No need to manually edit functions.php or style.css 🪶 Lightweight & performance-friendly – Won’t slow down your website 💡 Why Use WP Child Theme Generator? Creating a child theme is considered best practice when you want to: Customize theme files without losing changes after updates Add custom CSS, functions, or templates safely Keep the parent theme untouched for easy maintenance Whether you’re managing a client site or tweaking your personal blog, WP Child Theme Generator is the hassle-free way to generate a WordPress child theme. 📚 Documentation & Resources 🔗 Plugin Page: https://wensolutions.com/plugins/wp-child-theme-generator/ 📖 Full Documentation: https://wensolutions.com/docs-category/wp-child-theme-generator/ 🤝 Support & Feedback If you love this plugin, please leave us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating! Need help or have suggestions? Visit the support forum — we’re always happy to assist! If you have any questions, suggestions, or issues, please contact us here.