WordPress Theme Detector

About This Tool

So, you’re poking around a WordPress site and wondering what theme it’s using? Maybe you’re trying to figure out how they got that slick layout, or you’re just curious. Whatever the reason, a WordPress Theme Detector is your go-to helper. It’s not magic—just a simple tool that scans a site and tells you which theme (and sometimes the framework or parent theme) is running under the hood. I’ve used these tools more times than I can count. Whether I’m reverse-engineering a design I like or troubleshooting a client’s site, knowing the theme saves me hours of guesswork. And honestly? Most of them work surprisingly well—even on heavily customized sites.

Key Features

• Instant theme identification—just drop in a URL and get results in seconds.
• Detects child themes and parent themes, so you know if it’s a custom job or built on something like Astra or GeneratePress.
• Sometimes picks up the theme author and version, which helps when checking for updates or vulnerabilities.
• Works on most public WordPress sites—though heavily obfuscated or custom-coded themes might slip through.
• Free to use. No signup, no tracking (at least, the good ones don’t).
• Some tools also flag plugins in use, which is a nice bonus if you’re doing a full site audit.

FAQ

Can it detect themes on password-protected or local sites?
Nope. These tools scan public websites only. If the site’s behind a login or running on your localhost, you’re out of luck. You’d need direct access to the files or database for that.

Are these detectors 100% accurate?
Mostly, but not always. If a developer has heavily modified the theme or removed identifying info, the detector might miss it or guess wrong. Still, it’s usually close enough to point you in the right direction.