Avril Classic Premium available
4.6★ (34 ratings) · Current rank #405
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Avril currently ranks #405 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- It is averaging 209 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 34% versus the month before (319/day).
- The latest release, v21.9, shipped on Aug 4, 2026 (4 days ago) — release #350 since the theme joined the directory in 2020.
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Details
| Author | Nayra Themes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 21.9 |
| Versions released | 350 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-04 |
| Added to directory | 2020-10-12 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.8+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-06-23 |
Description
Avril is flexible, super fast, easily customizable, lightweight, modern multipurpose theme. Avril comes with everything you could ever need to build an amazing website, and It's perfect for any type of business. View the demo of Avril Pro https://www.nayrathemes.com/demo/pro/?theme=avril
Frequently asked questions
Is Avril a free theme?
Yes — Avril 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 Avril a block theme or a classic theme?
Avril is a classic theme: it uses the traditional Customizer/widgets workflow rather than WordPress Full Site Editing.
How many websites use Avril?
WordPress.org reports 3K+ active installs.
How popular is Avril?
As of August 8, 2026, Avril ranks #405 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
When was Avril last updated?
Avril was last updated on August 4, 2026 (version 21.9). It has shipped 350 releases in total.
Who makes Avril?
Avril is developed by Nayra Themes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in October 2020.
