Title: Child theme after editing
Last modified: August 21, 2016

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# Child theme after editing

 *  Resolved [kirstenlipman](https://wordpress.org/support/users/kirstenlipman/)
 * (@kirstenlipman)
 * [12 years, 6 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/child-theme-after-editing/)
 * Hi,
 * I’ve been working on a wordpress site for a while now, but didn’t realize a child
   theme was needed. Is it possible to create a child theme after i customized ?
   Or is everything lost if i do so..
 * Thanks,
 * Kirsten
 * [http://wordpress.org/plugins/orbisius-child-theme-creator/](http://wordpress.org/plugins/orbisius-child-theme-creator/)

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 *  Plugin Author [orbisius](https://wordpress.org/support/users/orbisius/)
 * (@orbisius)
 * [12 years, 6 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/child-theme-after-editing/#post-4263331)
 * Hi Kirsten,
 * Yes, it is possible but when the parent theme is updated your changes will be
   lost with the exception of those made in the child theme.
 * I’d recommend that you download the original theme again.
    Create a new child
   theme from that copy and then move your customizations to the child theme from
   the currently modified parent theme.
 * It is a good idea to do it now because the changes you’ve made are fresh in your
   mind.
 * I’d appreciate it if you use our forums for other support requests: [http://club.orbisius.com/forums/forum/community-support-forum/wordpress-plugins/orbisius-child-theme-creator/](http://club.orbisius.com/forums/forum/community-support-forum/wordpress-plugins/orbisius-child-theme-creator/)
 * Slavi,
    [http://club.orbisius.com](http://club.orbisius.com)

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