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ChildForge Child Theme Builder

ChildForge Child Theme Builder

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Download v1.1.1

ChildForge Child Theme Builder Child Theme Builder creates a new child theme folder with style.css, functions.php, optional readme.txt, screenshot handling, and other starter files. Configure defaults under Appearance Child Theme Settings.

Features

  • Copy parent theme screenshot into the generated child theme.
  • Upload a custom screenshot for the child theme.
  • Choose parent stylesheet loading method: enqueue in functions.php or legacy @import in style.css.
  • Optionally copy common parent template files like header.php, footer.php, page.php, and more.
  • Create extra child theme directories: assets/ and inc/.
  • Generate a readme.txt file for the new child theme.
  • Auto-activate the child theme after generation.
  • Add custom functions directly into generated functions.php.