Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Theme Check currently ranks #1281 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1279, first reached on Oct 15, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 20K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 642 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 25% versus the month before (859/day).
- The latest release, v20260901, shipped on Sep 1, 2026 (45 days ago) — release #15 since the plugin joined the directory in 2018.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #1281 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1280 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1292 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1291 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 20,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 20,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 20,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 20,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | 767 |
| 2026-09-30 | 484 |
| 2026-08-31 | 693 |
| 2026-07-31 | 209 |
| 2026-06-30 | 298 |
| 2026-05-31 | 94 |
| 2026-04-30 | 245 |
| 2026-03-31 | 285 |
| 2026-02-28 | 173 |
| 2026-01-31 | 182 |
| 2025-12-31 | 195 |
| 2025-11-30 | 72 |
| 2025-10-31 | 200 |
| 2025-09-30 | 218 |
| 2025-08-31 | 242 |
| 2025-07-31 | 186 |
| 2025-06-30 | 422 |
| 2025-05-31 | 27 |
| 2025-04-30 | 66 |
| 2025-03-31 | 252 |
| 2025-02-28 | 270 |
| 2025-01-31 | 197 |
| 2024-12-31 | 213 |
| 2024-11-30 | 54 |
| 2024-10-31 | 65 |
| 2024-09-30 | 102 |
| 2024-08-31 | 78 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | WordPress.org |
|---|---|
| Current version | 20260901 |
| Versions released | 15 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-01 |
| Added to directory | 2018-06-09 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.7+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
A simple and easy way to test your theme for all the latest WordPress standards and practices. A great theme development tool!
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Theme Check?
WordPress.org reports 20K+ active installs.
How popular is Theme Check?
As of October 16, 2026, Theme Check ranks #1281 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #1279.
When was Theme Check last updated?
Theme Check was last updated on September 1, 2026 (version 20260901). It has shipped 15 releases in total.
Who makes Theme Check?
Theme Check is developed by WordPress.org. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in June 2018.
