WordPress Theme Detector

About This Tool

Look, if you’ve ever landed on a WordPress site and thought, “What theme is that?” — you’re not alone. I’ve been there too. Maybe you’re a developer trying to figure out how someone pulled off a slick layout, or a blogger looking for inspiration. Whatever the reason, a WordPress theme detector can save you a ton of guesswork.

This isn’t some magic wand. It’s just a simple tool that scans a site and tells you what theme it’s running — sometimes even the version and parent theme. Most of the time, it works. Occasionally, it doesn’t. But when it does? It’s like finding a cheat code.

Key Features

• Identifies the active WordPress theme — including child themes.
• Detects theme frameworks (like Astra, GeneratePress, or Divi).
• Shows version numbers when available — super useful for compatibility checks.
• Works on most public WordPress sites — no login needed.
• Free to use, no sign-up, no tracking (at least, the good ones aren’t).

How It Actually Works

WordPress themes leave fingerprints. File paths, CSS classes, script handles — they’re all clues. A decent detector parses the page source and matches those patterns against a database of known themes. It’s not rocket science, but it’s effective.

Some tools go further. They’ll even sniff out plugins, hosting providers, and caching setups. But for most of us, just knowing the theme is enough.

When It Fails

Let’s be real — it doesn’t always work. If a site uses heavy customization, obfuscation, or a custom-built theme, the detector might come up empty. Some developers rename files or strip metadata to hide their stack. And honestly? That’s fair. Not everyone wants their setup exposed.

Also, if the site isn’t on WordPress at all — surprise! — it won’t help. Shocker.

Should You Use It?

Yeah, if you’re curious. It’s harmless. Just don’t go copying someone’s design without permission. Inspiration is one thing. Theft is another.

And if you’re building your own site? Maybe keep your theme info public. The internet’s a noisy place — a little transparency never hurt.