Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Istante currently ranks #7661 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #7597, first reached on Jul 23, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.0.8, shipped on May 30, 2026 (71 days ago) — release #9 since the theme joined the directory in 2021.
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Details
| Author | alexvtn |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.8 |
| Versions released | 9 |
| Last updated | 2026-05-30 |
| Added to directory | 2021-05-25 |
| Requires WordPress | — |
| Requires PHP | 5.3+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Istante is a clean minimal child theme of Avventura Lite. Fully optimized for the mobile devices, Istante is the perfect theme for your personal, travel, beauty, lifestyle, news or photography website. Istante has new features, like a sticky post grid on homepage, a featured links section, an optional header image and much more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Istante a free theme?
Yes — Istante 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 Istante a block theme or a classic theme?
Istante is a classic theme: it uses the traditional Customizer/widgets workflow rather than WordPress Full Site Editing.
How many websites use Istante?
WordPress.org reports 40+ active installs.
How popular is Istante?
As of August 9, 2026, Istante ranks #7661 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #7597.
When was Istante last updated?
Istante was last updated on May 30, 2026 (version 1.0.8). It has shipped 9 releases in total.
Who makes Istante?
Istante is developed by alexvtn. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in May 2021.
