Atua Classic Premium available
3.6★ (5 ratings) · Current rank #1834
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Atua currently ranks #1834 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1784, first reached on Jul 25, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.1.69, shipped on Aug 6, 2026 (2 days ago) — release #178 since the theme joined the directory in 2023.
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Details
| Author | Desert Themes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1.69 |
| Versions released | 178 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-06 |
| Added to directory | 2023-02-23 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.7+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Atua is lightweight, highly extendable and multi-purpose WordPress Theme. It will enable you to create almost any type of website with a beautiful & professional design. Atua supports popular WordPress plugins such as Elementor, WPML, Polylang, Yoast SEO, WooCommerce, Contact Form 7, Jetpack, and much more. Atua Pro demo https://preview.desertthemes.com/pro/atua/
Frequently asked questions
Is Atua a free theme?
Yes — Atua is a free, open-source (GPL) theme distributed through the official WordPress.org directory. The author also offers a paid upgrade with additional features.
Is Atua a block theme or a classic theme?
Atua is a classic theme: it uses the traditional Customizer/widgets workflow rather than WordPress Full Site Editing.
How many websites use Atua?
WordPress.org reports 400+ active installs.
How popular is Atua?
As of August 8, 2026, Atua ranks #1834 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #1784.
When was Atua last updated?
Atua was last updated on August 6, 2026 (version 1.1.69). It has shipped 178 releases in total.
Who makes Atua?
Atua is developed by Desert Themes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in February 2023.
