Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Brightly currently ranks #552 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #541, first reached on Aug 2, 2026.
- It is averaging 4 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 29% versus the month before (5/day).
- The latest release, v1.0.30, shipped on May 12, 2026 (87 days ago) — release #7 since the theme joined the directory in 2025.
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Details
| Author | Extend Themes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.30 |
| Versions released | 7 |
| Last updated | 2026-05-12 |
| Added to directory | 2025-01-29 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.8+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.1+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-06-23 |
Description
An innovative, easily customizable, multi-purpose theme, focused on empowering users to build astonishing WordPress websites. It is mainly designed for small businesses, startups, or personal portfolio websites and works perfectly with Kubio Page Builder which enriches the WordPress block editor with a variety of new blocks and advanced styling options to give you full design freedom.
Frequently asked questions
Is Brightly a free theme?
Yes — Brightly is a free, open-source (GPL) theme distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
Is Brightly a block theme or a classic theme?
Brightly is a classic theme: it uses the traditional Customizer/widgets workflow rather than WordPress Full Site Editing.
How many websites use Brightly?
WordPress.org reports 700+ active installs.
How popular is Brightly?
As of August 7, 2026, Brightly ranks #552 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #541.
When was Brightly last updated?
Brightly was last updated on May 12, 2026 (version 1.0.30). It has shipped 7 releases in total.
Who makes Brightly?
Brightly is developed by Extend Themes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in January 2025.
