This plugin helps WordPress developers by showing which template files are being used on the current page. It displays the current template file name and directory path in a convenient overlay, making it easy to identify which template is rendering the current page during development.

The plugin shows a small, unobtrusive display that can be clicked to reveal detailed information about all template files loaded for the current page.

Key Features:
* Shows current template file name
* Displays template directory path
* Click to view all included template files
* Configurable display position (top-left, top-right, bottom-left, bottom-right)
* Customizable background and text colors
* Admin-only display option for security
* Debug mode option (only shows when WP_DEBUG is enabled)
* Lightweight and performance-optimized
* Clean, modern interface

Perfect for:
* Theme developers
* WordPress developers
* Site debugging
* Template hierarchy understanding
* Development and staging environments

The plugin is designed to be completely safe and non-intrusive, with options to restrict visibility to administrators only.

Installation

Upload the plugin files to /wp-content/plugins/current-page-template-viewer/
Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
Go to Settings > Current Page Template Viewer to configure display options
The template information will appear on the frontend according to your settings

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I enable the template display?

After activating the plugin, it will automatically display template information. You can configure the display options by going to Settings > Current Page Template Viewer.

How do I see all included template files?

Click on the template display overlay on the frontend. This will open a popup showing all template files that were loaded for the current page.

Can I change the display position?

Yes, you can choose from four positions: top-left, top-right, bottom-left, or bottom-right through the plugin settings.

Can I customize the colors?

Yes, you can customize both the background color and text color. The plugin supports both hex colors (#ffffff) and rgba values (rgba(255,255,255,0.5)).

Will this plugin slow down my website?

No, this plugin is designed to be lightweight and only displays information when needed. It has minimal impact on performance.

Can I restrict who sees the template information?

Yes, you can set the plugin to only show template information to administrators, or you can set it to only display when WP_DEBUG is enabled.

Is this plugin safe to use on production sites?

While the plugin is safe, it’s primarily intended for development and staging environments. The admin-only and debug-only options make it safer for production use, but we recommend disabling it on live sites.

Does it work with child themes?

Yes, the plugin correctly identifies and displays both parent and child theme template files.

Can I hide the theme directory or template file name?

Yes, you can choose to display only the theme directory, only the template file name, or both through the plugin settings.

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Screenshots

Template display overlay showing current template information
Popup window displaying all included template files
Plugin settings page with all configuration options

Changelog

1.1.0

Major Fix: Completely rewrote template detection system for WordPress.org compliance
Removed usage of global WordPress variables that were causing plugin review rejections
Implemented safe template detection using WordPress standard APIs only
Improved template file detection accuracy across all page types (posts, pages, archives, etc.)
Added proper fallback mechanisms for template detection
Enhanced compatibility with custom post types and taxonomies
Fixed template detection for complex WordPress template hierarchy
Removed PHP closing tags following WordPress coding standards
Better error handling and edge case management

1.0.1

Fixed variable escaping for WordPress.org security standards
Updated all function and variable names to use unique prefixes
Improved code structure and security
Added external JavaScript file for better performance
Enhanced popup functionality
Better error handling

1.0.0

Initial release
Template file name display
Directory path display
Basic configuration options
Popup showing included files
Position and color customization

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