Who should use Theme Changer?

Theme Changer is an open-source project built for wordPress site owners and theme developers.

What platforms does Theme Changer run on?

Theme Changer runs on the web. It can also be self-hosted.

Is Theme Changer still maintained?

It is being sunset according to the latest indexed signals.

What are alternatives to Theme Changer?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Theme Switcha, Background Color Changer, and Theme Switch in Mobile and Desktop.

Who makes Theme Changer?

Theme Changer is developed by momen2009.

When did Theme Changer launch?

Theme Changer first shipped in 2014.

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Theme Changer

Name: Theme Changer
Author: momen2009

wordpress.orgWebsite builders

Theme Changer is an open-source WordPress plugin that switches the active theme through a URL parameter. It applies the change per session, allowing site owners and developers to demonstrate themes without permanently changing the site's default theme.

Open SourceWebSelf-hosted

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Overview

4 features

In the Website builders space, Theme Changer takes a focused approach. It focuses on previewing or demonstrating different WordPress themes without changing the site's default theme for all visitors. It is built as an open-source project for wordPress site owners and theme developers. Theme Changer is open source under the Open Source license. It runs on the web, and it can be self-hosted.

It is developed by momen2009, and it first shipped in 2014. Key capabilities include URL theme switching, per-session changes, and theme demonstrations. The interface is available in English and Tamil. It is being sunset.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

URL theme switching
Per-session changes
Theme demonstrations
WordPress plugin activation

Built with & integrations

Runs on

BrowserSelf-hosted

Trust & compliance

License

Open Source

Verified signals

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Legal

Indexing history

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed6 Sept · 01:37 UTC
Theme Changer verified via WordPress Plugins
Source: WordPress Plugins · Open

Frequently asked questions about Theme Changer

What does Theme Changer do?: Theme Changer focuses on previewing or demonstrating different WordPress themes without changing the site's default theme for all visitors. It is catalogued under Website builders on PulseGate.
Who should use Theme Changer?: Theme Changer is an open-source project built for wordPress site owners and theme developers.
Does Theme Changer have a free plan?: Yes — Theme Changer is open source under the Open Source license and free to use.
What platforms does Theme Changer run on?: Theme Changer runs on the web. It can also be self-hosted.
Is Theme Changer still maintained?: It is being sunset according to the latest indexed signals.
What are alternatives to Theme Changer?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Theme Switcha, Background Color Changer, and Theme Switch in Mobile and Desktop.Theme Switcha Background Color Changer Theme Switch in Mobile and Desktop
Who makes Theme Changer?: Theme Changer is developed by momen2009.
When did Theme Changer launch?: Theme Changer first shipped in 2014.

At a glance

Pricing: Open Source
Platforms: Web
Languages: English, Tamil
License: Open Source
First seen: 6 Sept 2026
Status: 🔴 Sunsetting
Built for: WordPress site owners and theme developers
Model: Open source
Solves: Previewing or demonstrating different WordPress themes without changing the site's default theme for all visitors.

Registered as

WordPress.org: theme-changer

Developer

momen2009

Index record

Indexed: 6 Sept 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
First seen: Sept 2026
Last seen: 6 Sept 2026

Identity audit (13)

Slug: theme-changer-wordpress-org
Lifecycle state recorded: 6 Sept 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 6 Sept 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Name from: Derived from the project's own page and URL.
Category from: Assigned by a language model.
Summary from: Written by a language model from public pages.
Languages from: Detected by a language model, checked against the page's own declaration.
Last updated: 6 Sept 2026
Canonical URL: https://wordpress.org/plugins/theme-changer

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