Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Clean Journal currently ranks #2182 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #2177, first reached on Aug 3, 2026.
- The latest release, v3.2, shipped on Jun 4, 2026 (64 days ago) — release #24 since the theme joined the directory in 2015.
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Details
| Author | Catch Themes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 3.2 |
| Versions released | 24 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-04 |
| Added to directory | 2015-12-11 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.9+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Clean Journal is a Clean Responsive WordPress Theme for bloggers, writers and small businesses. It is based on Catch Base theme which uses HTML5, CSS3 and Responsive design where each element has been carefully configured for perfect display on all devices and platforms. It comes with a wide variety of options so you can modify layout, styling, featured content, promotion headline, featured slider, pagination, icons, menus, breadcrumb, widgets and much more, directly from theme customizer. This theme is translation ready and currently translated in Danish, German, Swedish, Brazilian Portuguese, Lithuanian and Chinese languages. Check out Theme Instructions at https://catchthemes.com/theme-instructions/clean-journal/, Support at https://catchthemes.com/support/ and Demo at https://catchthemes.com/demo/clean-journal/
Frequently asked questions
Is Clean Journal a free theme?
Yes — Clean Journal is a free, open-source (GPL) theme distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
Is Clean Journal a block theme or a classic theme?
Clean Journal is a classic theme: it uses the traditional Customizer/widgets workflow rather than WordPress Full Site Editing.
How many websites use Clean Journal?
WordPress.org reports 1K+ active installs.
How popular is Clean Journal?
As of August 7, 2026, Clean Journal ranks #2182 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #2177.
When was Clean Journal last updated?
Clean Journal was last updated on June 4, 2026 (version 3.2). It has shipped 24 releases in total.
Who makes Clean Journal?
Clean Journal is developed by Catch Themes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in December 2015.
