Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- aThemes Starter Sites currently ranks #909 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #887, first reached on Jul 27, 2026.
- It is averaging 1,175 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 38% versus the month before (1,890/day).
- The latest release, v1.4.2, shipped on Aug 6, 2026 (25 days ago) — release #23 since the plugin joined the directory in 2020.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | #909 |
| 2026-07-31 | #893 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 40,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 40,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-29 | 221 |
| 2026-07-31 | 353 |
| 2026-06-30 | 555 |
| 2026-05-31 | 228 |
| 2026-04-30 | 558 |
| 2026-03-31 | 294 |
| 2026-02-28 | 483 |
| 2026-01-31 | 186 |
| 2025-12-31 | 209 |
| 2025-11-30 | 249 |
| 2025-10-31 | 336 |
| 2025-09-30 | 790 |
| 2025-08-31 | 285 |
| 2025-07-31 | 266 |
| 2025-06-30 | 285 |
| 2025-05-31 | 285 |
| 2025-04-30 | 310 |
| 2025-03-31 | 329 |
| 2025-02-28 | 575 |
| 2025-01-31 | 302 |
| 2024-12-31 | 224 |
| 2024-11-30 | 661 |
| 2024-10-31 | 392 |
| 2024-09-30 | 578 |
| 2024-08-31 | 252 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Syed Balkhi |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.4.2 |
| Versions released | 23 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-06 |
| Added to directory | 2020-12-15 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
We've got a full and ever-growing library stocked with ready-made templates for any kind of business.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use aThemes Starter Sites?
WordPress.org reports 40K+ active installs.
How popular is aThemes Starter Sites?
As of August 31, 2026, aThemes Starter Sites ranks #909 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #887.
When was aThemes Starter Sites last updated?
aThemes Starter Sites was last updated on August 6, 2026 (version 1.4.2). It has shipped 23 releases in total.
Who makes aThemes Starter Sites?
aThemes Starter Sites is developed by Syed Balkhi. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in December 2020.
