Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Elmira currently ranks #1642 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1508, first reached on Jul 25, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.8, shipped on Jun 24, 2026 (47 days ago) — release #9 since the theme joined the directory in 2025.
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Details
| Author | Theme Arile |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.8 |
| Versions released | 9 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-24 |
| Added to directory | 2025-12-10 |
| Requires WordPress | — |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Elmira is a free, multipurpose WordPress theme engineered for large enterprises and ambitious businesses demanding outstanding functionality and pixel-perfect design. Its signature dark, proficient layout and refined color scheme immediately establish a sense of professionalism and authority. It is perfectly suited for: Business, Corporate, Finance, Agency, Consulting, SaaS, Education, Construction, eCommerce (WooCommerce), Health & Medical, Law, Architecture, industries, Blog/Magazine, Fashion, Online Shop, Travel, and more. It has some exotic features like clean code, advanced typography, sticky menu, logo upload, header image, Bootstrap 4 framework, built with SEO in mind, mobile-ready, translation-ready (WPML, Polylang), and built to be beautiful on all screen sizes. This theme supports the best Elementor page builder to create, edit, and update page designs as per the requirement. Elmira also supports popular free and premium WordPress plugins, including Elementor, Yoast SEO, WooCommerce, Contact Form 7, Jetpack, Google Analytics, and more. Check the demo of ArileWP Pro https://themearile.com/arilewp-pro-theme/.
Frequently asked questions
Is Elmira a free theme?
Yes — Elmira is a free, open-source (GPL) theme distributed through the official WordPress.org directory. The author also offers a paid upgrade with additional features.
Is Elmira a block theme or a classic theme?
Elmira is a classic theme: it uses the traditional Customizer/widgets workflow rather than WordPress Full Site Editing.
How many websites use Elmira?
WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs.
How popular is Elmira?
As of August 10, 2026, Elmira ranks #1642 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #1508.
When was Elmira last updated?
Elmira was last updated on June 24, 2026 (version 1.8). It has shipped 9 releases in total.
Who makes Elmira?
Elmira is developed by Theme Arile. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in December 2025.
