Harest Classic Premium available
5★ (1 ratings) · Current rank #6468
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Harest currently ranks #6468 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #6336, first reached on Jul 23, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.8.0, shipped on Jun 13, 2026 (56 days ago) — release #56 since the theme joined the directory in 2016.
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Details
| Author | ThinkUpThemes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.8.0 |
| Versions released | 56 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-13 |
| Added to directory | 2016-12-05 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Harest is the free version of the multi-purpose professional theme (Harest 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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Harest a free theme?
Yes — Harest 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 Harest a block theme or a classic theme?
Harest is a classic theme: it uses the traditional Customizer/widgets workflow rather than WordPress Full Site Editing.
How many websites use Harest?
WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs.
How popular is Harest?
As of August 8, 2026, Harest ranks #6468 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #6336.
When was Harest last updated?
Harest was last updated on June 13, 2026 (version 1.8.0). It has shipped 56 releases in total.
Who makes Harest?
Harest is developed by ThinkUpThemes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in December 2016.
