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4.1★ (8 ratings) · Current rank #3557
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Grow currently ranks #3557 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- The latest release, v1.8.0, shipped on Jun 13, 2026 (56 days ago) — release #69 since the theme joined the directory in 2016.
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Details
| Author | ThinkUpThemes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.8.0 |
| Versions released | 69 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-13 |
| Added to directory | 2016-05-02 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Grow is the free version of the multi-purpose professional theme (Grow Pro) ideal for a business or blog website. The theme has a responsive layout, HD retina ready and comes with a powerful theme options panel with can be used to make awesome changes without touching any code. The theme also comes with a full width easy to use slider. Easily add a logo to your site and create a beautiful homepage using the built-in homepage layout. Grow is perfect for any type of website including web agency businesses, traditional blogs, portfolios and photography websites. It's also a great fit for corporate business and freeelancer websites. Grow if fully response, had a clean, modern design with a minimal feel. Plus it's SEO friendly and full compatible with leading ecommerce and translation plugins such as WooCommerce, WPML and Polylang. Grow is the perfect theme for any business.
Frequently asked questions
Is Grow a free theme?
Yes — Grow 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 Grow a block theme or a classic theme?
Grow is a classic theme: it uses the traditional Customizer/widgets workflow rather than WordPress Full Site Editing.
How many websites use Grow?
WordPress.org reports 500+ active installs.
How popular is Grow?
As of August 7, 2026, Grow ranks #3557 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
When was Grow last updated?
Grow was last updated on June 13, 2026 (version 1.8.0). It has shipped 69 releases in total.
Who makes Grow?
Grow is developed by ThinkUpThemes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in May 2016.
