Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Aari currently ranks #5642 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- The latest release, v4.0.0, shipped on Apr 14, 2026 (115 days ago) — release #21 since the theme joined the directory in 2020.
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Details
| Author | emtiaz51921 |
|---|---|
| Current version | 4.0.0 |
| Versions released | 21 |
| Last updated | 2026-04-14 |
| Added to directory | 2020-03-15 |
| Requires WordPress | — |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Aari is a minimalist, responsive WordPress blog theme by Blog Way.** It offers unlimited colors and flexible post layouts for images and text. Clean and modern in design, it includes full-width and sidebar templates, custom widgets, a post carousel, and an image lightbox—perfect for simple, elegant blogging.
Frequently asked questions
Is Aari a free theme?
Yes — Aari is a free, open-source (GPL) theme distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
Is Aari a block theme or a classic theme?
Aari is a classic theme: it uses the traditional Customizer/widgets workflow rather than WordPress Full Site Editing.
How many websites use Aari?
WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs.
How popular is Aari?
As of August 7, 2026, Aari ranks #5642 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
When was Aari last updated?
Aari was last updated on April 14, 2026 (version 4.0.0). It has shipped 21 releases in total.
Who makes Aari?
Aari is developed by emtiaz51921. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in March 2020.
