Active installs
900+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#2171
Peak #2156
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
64.5K
Days tracked
16
1 day▲ 13
7 days▲ 11
30 days—
90 days—
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Arke currently ranks #2171 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #2156, first reached on Jul 23, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.1.4, shipped on Sep 11, 2025 (330 days ago) — release #8 since the theme joined the directory in 2018.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | DannyCooper |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1.4 |
| Versions released | 8 |
| Last updated | 2025-09-11 |
| Added to directory | 2018-05-10 |
| Requires WordPress | — |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Arke is a truly minimal WordPress theme. No sidebars, no widgets, no settings. Just your content. Arke is extremely fast and scores 100/100 on Pingdom's speed test.
Frequently asked questions
Is Arke a free theme?
Yes — Arke is a free, open-source (GPL) theme distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
Is Arke a block theme or a classic theme?
Arke is a classic theme: it uses the traditional Customizer/widgets workflow rather than WordPress Full Site Editing.
How many websites use Arke?
WordPress.org reports 900+ active installs.
How popular is Arke?
As of August 7, 2026, Arke ranks #2171 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #2156.
When was Arke last updated?
Arke was last updated on September 11, 2025 (version 1.1.4). It has shipped 8 releases in total.
Who makes Arke?
Arke is developed by DannyCooper. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in May 2018.
