Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Eighteen tags currently ranks #3923 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #3918, first reached on Aug 7, 2026.
- The latest release, v3.1.2, shipped on Jul 30, 2026 (12 days ago) — release #17 since the theme joined the directory in 2016.
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Details
| Author | pootlepress |
|---|---|
| Current version | 3.1.2 |
| Versions released | 17 |
| Last updated | 2026-07-30 |
| Added to directory | 2016-06-18 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.2+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-31 |
Description
18 tags is a free WordPress theme that is lightweight, fast and easy to customize. 18 tags is named in honour of Tim Berners-Lee, the British founder of the World Wide Web, whose first html document contained only 18 tags.
Frequently asked questions
Is Eighteen tags a free theme?
Yes — Eighteen tags is a free, open-source (GPL) theme distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
Is Eighteen tags a block theme or a classic theme?
Eighteen tags is a classic theme: it uses the traditional Customizer/widgets workflow rather than WordPress Full Site Editing.
How many websites use Eighteen tags?
WordPress.org reports 400+ active installs.
How popular is Eighteen tags?
As of August 10, 2026, Eighteen tags ranks #3923 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #3918.
When was Eighteen tags last updated?
Eighteen tags was last updated on July 30, 2026 (version 3.1.2). It has shipped 17 releases in total.
Who makes Eighteen tags?
Eighteen tags is developed by pootlepress. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in June 2016.
