WordPress Theme Detector

About This Tool

So you stumbled across a WordPress site and you're curious—what theme is that? Maybe it looks slick, maybe it’s got some clever layout you want to copy (or avoid). Whatever the reason, a WordPress Theme Detector is your go-to sidekick for sniffing out the theme behind the curtain.

It’s not magic, but it’s close. These tools scan the site’s code, check file paths, and look for telltale signs—like theme names in CSS or JavaScript files—to figure out what’s powering the site. Most of the time, they get it right. Sometimes? Well, let’s just say custom themes or heavy modifications can throw them off. But for 9 out of 10 sites, you’ll get a solid answer.

I’ve used these tools for years—when I’m reverse-engineering a design, checking competitors, or just geeking out over clean code. They’re simple, fast, and honestly, kind of fun.

Key Features

• Instant theme identification—paste a URL, hit enter, done.
• Detects child themes and parent themes (super useful when someone’s tweaked a popular base).
• Often picks up the theme version, which can hint at how up-to-date (or outdated) the site is.
• Some tools also flag plugins in use—bonus intel if you’re doing a full site audit.
• Works right in your browser—no downloads, no signups, no nonsense.
• Free. Mostly. A few have premium upgrades, but the basics? Always free.

FAQ

Can it detect custom themes?
Sometimes. If the developer left clues—like naming conventions or comments in the code—it might guess. But if it’s a fully custom build with no fingerprints, the tool will probably come up empty. That’s not a flaw; it’s just how it works.

Is it safe to use?
Yeah. These tools don’t hack or exploit anything. They just read public info—the same stuff your browser sees when loading a page. No risk to you or the site you’re checking.