Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Leslie currently ranks #2152 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #2059, first reached on Jul 23, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.3.1, shipped on Oct 19, 2025 (292 days ago) — release #13 since the theme joined the directory in 2015.
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Details
| Author | tradesouthwest |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.3.1 |
| Versions released | 13 |
| Last updated | 2025-10-19 |
| Added to directory | 2015-04-30 |
| Requires WordPress | — |
| Requires PHP | 8.1+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Theme has three layouts you can use to make three types of page layouts. Single posts pages and regular blog page content are displayed with content on the right and a sidebar and a navigation bar each to the left. Individual Pages that you create are displayed with content in the middle and sidebar/menu on each side of content. There is a third layout that you can have by using the template named "Portfolio Page" to show custom posts on the far right, tiled vertically kind of like a gallery. These custom posts have their own editor and the plugin for it is installable from within the theme. Options to add social media links with icons; change link colors, background and header image. Theme uses a responsive framework but is not fully optimized for all screens. As of v. 1.3 there is option to change footer text. Demo at https://leadspilot.com/leslie/
Frequently asked questions
Is Leslie a free theme?
Yes — Leslie is a free, open-source (GPL) theme distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
Is Leslie a block theme or a classic theme?
Leslie is a classic theme: it uses the traditional Customizer/widgets workflow rather than WordPress Full Site Editing.
How many websites use Leslie?
WordPress.org reports 1K+ active installs.
How popular is Leslie?
As of August 7, 2026, Leslie ranks #2152 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #2059.
When was Leslie last updated?
Leslie was last updated on October 19, 2025 (version 1.3.1). It has shipped 13 releases in total.
Who makes Leslie?
Leslie is developed by tradesouthwest. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in April 2015.
