Active installs
40+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#3714
Peak #3497
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
763
Days tracked
17
1 day▼ 11
7 days▼ 181
30 days—
90 days—
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Basic Starter Dev currently ranks #3714 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #3497, first reached on Jul 23, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.2.4, shipped on Jan 18, 2026 (202 days ago) — release #13 since the theme joined the directory in 2025.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | Kirtikumar Solanki |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.2.4 |
| Versions released | 13 |
| Last updated | 2026-01-18 |
| Added to directory | 2025-10-10 |
| Requires WordPress | — |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
A clean and minimal starter WordPress theme built for easy customization and scalability.
Frequently asked questions
Is Basic Starter Dev a free theme?
Yes — Basic Starter Dev is a free, open-source (GPL) theme distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
Is Basic Starter Dev a block theme or a classic theme?
Basic Starter Dev is a classic theme: it uses the traditional Customizer/widgets workflow rather than WordPress Full Site Editing.
How many websites use Basic Starter Dev?
WordPress.org reports 40+ active installs.
How popular is Basic Starter Dev?
As of August 8, 2026, Basic Starter Dev ranks #3714 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #3497.
When was Basic Starter Dev last updated?
Basic Starter Dev was last updated on January 18, 2026 (version 1.2.4). It has shipped 13 releases in total.
Who makes Basic Starter Dev?
Basic Starter Dev is developed by Kirtikumar Solanki. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in October 2025.
