York IE – Theme Switcher

York IE – Theme Switcher is a WordPress plugin designed to give editors greater flexibility in assigning and previewing themes on individual pieces of content. Instead of changing the active theme for the entire site, this tool allows a different installed theme to be applied or previewed per post, page, or public custom post type. This approach enables targeted theme testing and customization for specific content without affecting the overall appearance of the site.

Editors can assign a theme to a single item or set a default content theme for each enabled post type through the plugin's settings. The plugin also provides the ability to select a page template from the chosen theme, with a dropdown menu that updates dynamically when the theme is changed. A settings page is included to enable or disable theme switching for each post type, offering granular control over where the feature is available.

For ease of use, York IE – Theme Switcher integrates a Content Theme meta box directly into the editor sidebar, allowing editors to make theme selections as they work on content. It also features a front-end admin bar menu, enabling quick theme previews for logged-in users. When previewing content with a different theme, a preview banner with an exit link is displayed, making it clear when a user is viewing a theme preview and offering a straightforward way to return to the standard view. The plugin supports WordPress installations in subdirectories, ensuring compatibility with a variety of site structures.

York IE – Theme Switcher is delivered as a plugin for the WordPress platform.