Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Brilliant currently ranks #3888 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #3878, first reached on Jul 23, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.2.4, shipped on Jul 12, 2026 (26 days ago) — release #25 since the theme joined the directory in 2017.
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Details
| Author | designlabthemes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.2.4 |
| Versions released | 25 |
| Last updated | 2026-07-12 |
| Added to directory | 2017-04-05 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Brilliant is a beautiful and stylish WordPress theme. We built Brilliant with performance, usability, and SEO in mind. It’s fast, lightweight, and fully AMP-compatible. With Brilliant your website will look amazing on all devices to provide a great user experience. It comes with several options to quickly customize your site’s header, upload a custom logo, adjust layouts, change the accent colors, and more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Brilliant a free theme?
Yes — Brilliant is a free, open-source (GPL) theme distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
Is Brilliant a block theme or a classic theme?
Brilliant is a classic theme: it uses the traditional Customizer/widgets workflow rather than WordPress Full Site Editing.
How many websites use Brilliant?
WordPress.org reports 400+ active installs.
How popular is Brilliant?
As of August 7, 2026, Brilliant ranks #3888 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #3878.
When was Brilliant last updated?
Brilliant was last updated on July 12, 2026 (version 1.2.4). It has shipped 25 releases in total.
Who makes Brilliant?
Brilliant is developed by designlabthemes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in April 2017.
