Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Costello currently ranks #5144 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- The latest release, v2.0, shipped on May 25, 2026 (77 days ago) — release #11 since the theme joined the directory in 2022.
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Details
| Author | Catch Themes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.0 |
| Versions released | 11 |
| Last updated | 2026-05-25 |
| Added to directory | 2022-01-12 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.9+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Costello is a Free Modern Portfolio WordPress theme that comes with a modern responsive design and highly customizable features and functionalities. It is a great choice for all kinds of professionals to build a portfolio website. This high-quality WP theme has a portfolio layout as well as many customizable sections that allow you to present your past projects and your agencies in the most visually-aesthetic manner. Costello can be used by creative agencies, freelancers, photographers, illustrators, and similar professionals. Along with the responsive modern design, this theme also includes an extensive theme options panel that allows you to tweak colors, fonts, backgrounds, and more. Costello comes with many highly customizable features and sections. For instance, Featured Content, Services, Portfolio, Testimonial, Featured Slider, Hero Content, and more. All of these mentioned sections are fully responsive and looks absolutely stunning across all devices. In addition, you can also add in your featured sliders and galleries. Costello is the best modern Portfolio WordPress theme to display your portfolio with the highest quality and finest flexibility. For more information, check out Theme Instructions at https://catchthemes.com/themes/costello/#theme-instructions/ and Demo at https://catchthemes.com/demo/costello/.
Frequently asked questions
Is Costello a free theme?
Yes — Costello is a free, open-source (GPL) theme distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
Is Costello a block theme or a classic theme?
Costello is a classic theme: it uses the traditional Customizer/widgets workflow rather than WordPress Full Site Editing.
How many websites use Costello?
WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs.
How popular is Costello?
As of August 9, 2026, Costello ranks #5144 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
When was Costello last updated?
Costello was last updated on May 25, 2026 (version 2.0). It has shipped 11 releases in total.
Who makes Costello?
Costello is developed by Catch Themes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in January 2022.
