Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Gist currently ranks #2322 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- The latest release, v1.1.9, shipped on Feb 26, 2026 (162 days ago) — release #20 since the theme joined the directory in 2018.
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Details
| Author | candidthemes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1.9 |
| Versions released | 20 |
| Last updated | 2026-02-26 |
| Added to directory | 2018-03-13 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.5+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Gist is best ever crafted free WordPress theme for Blog, news and Magazine. Gist is a simple, easy to use, modern and creative, user friendly WordPress theme with typography, fonts and color options. In addition Gist is responsive, cross browser compatible and child theme ready. Gist comes with added custom widgets for social, recent post and author, sticky sidebar options, footer widget, sidebar options, meta option, copyright option, social options etc. https://demo.candidthemes.com/gist/
Frequently asked questions
Is Gist a free theme?
Yes — Gist is a free, open-source (GPL) theme distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
Is Gist a block theme or a classic theme?
Gist is a classic theme: it uses the traditional Customizer/widgets workflow rather than WordPress Full Site Editing.
How many websites use Gist?
WordPress.org reports 800+ active installs.
How popular is Gist?
As of August 7, 2026, Gist ranks #2322 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
When was Gist last updated?
Gist was last updated on February 26, 2026 (version 1.1.9). It has shipped 20 releases in total.
Who makes Gist?
Gist is developed by candidthemes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in March 2018.
