Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Chromatic currently ranks #7369 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #7332, first reached on Jul 23, 2026.
- The latest release, v4.12.2, shipped on Jun 8, 2026 (60 days ago) — release #133 since the theme joined the directory in 2015.
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Details
| Author | wpHoot |
|---|---|
| Current version | 4.12.2 |
| Versions released | 133 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-08 |
| Added to directory | 2015-03-20 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Chromatic is a responsive WordPress theme with a clean and elegant design that is fully fluid responsive, loads incredibly fast, is highly customizable. Chromatic is suited for both the casual bloggers who want to get started right away, and the advance webmasters who require greater control over their site design. Chromatic features a customizable drag-n-drop Home layout, HTML and Image slider, several custom widgets, social profiles, multiple colors, complete background and footer control among other things. We offer free and premium support at https://wphoot.com/support/ You can also check out the theme instructions at https://wphoot.com/support/chromatic/ and demo at https://demo.wphoot.com/chromatic/ for a closer look.
Frequently asked questions
Is Chromatic a free theme?
Yes — Chromatic is a free, open-source (GPL) theme distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
Is Chromatic a block theme or a classic theme?
Chromatic is a classic theme: it uses the traditional Customizer/widgets workflow rather than WordPress Full Site Editing.
How many websites use Chromatic?
WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs.
How popular is Chromatic?
As of August 7, 2026, Chromatic ranks #7369 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #7332.
When was Chromatic last updated?
Chromatic was last updated on June 8, 2026 (version 4.12.2). It has shipped 133 releases in total.
Who makes Chromatic?
Chromatic is developed by wpHoot. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in March 2015.
