Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Fairy FSE currently ranks #3052 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #3000, first reached on Jul 23, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.0.3, shipped on Mar 13, 2026 (150 days ago) — release #4 since the theme joined the directory in 2022.
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Details
| Author | candidthemes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.3 |
| Versions released | 4 |
| Last updated | 2026-03-13 |
| Added to directory | 2022-11-11 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ |
| Type | Block theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Fairy FSE is the minimal and clean WordPress full site editing theme. This theme is particularly developed for the blog. It comes with various templates and template parts. It is a clean, responsive, and cross-browser-compatible theme. This theme is FSE version of Fairy. Demo: https://demo.candidthemes.com/fairy-fse/
Frequently asked questions
Is Fairy FSE a free theme?
Yes — Fairy FSE is a free, open-source (GPL) theme distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
Is Fairy FSE a block theme or a classic theme?
Fairy FSE is a block theme: it is built for WordPress Full Site Editing, so headers, footers and templates are edited visually in the block editor.
How many websites use Fairy FSE?
WordPress.org reports 200+ active installs.
How popular is Fairy FSE?
As of August 10, 2026, Fairy FSE ranks #3052 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #3000.
When was Fairy FSE last updated?
Fairy FSE was last updated on March 13, 2026 (version 1.0.3). It has shipped 4 releases in total.
Who makes Fairy FSE?
Fairy FSE is developed by candidthemes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in November 2022.
