Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Lovecraft currently ranks #358 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #355, first reached on Aug 4, 2026.
- It is averaging 31 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 71% versus the month before (106/day).
- The latest release, v2.1.2, shipped on Jun 24, 2026 (46 days ago) — release #35 since the theme joined the directory in 2015.
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Details
| Author | Anders Norén |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.1.2 |
| Versions released | 35 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-24 |
| Added to directory | 2015-01-01 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.5+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.4+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-06-25 |
Description
Lovecraft is a beautiful two-column theme for bloggers. It features a responsive design, great typography, Block Editor support, a full-width header image (which is replaced with the post thumbnail on single posts/pages), custom accent color support, custom logo support, editor style support, recent posts and recent comments widgets with thumbnails, and a full-width template. Demo: https://andersnoren.se/themes/lovecraft/
Frequently asked questions
Is Lovecraft a free theme?
Yes — Lovecraft is a free, open-source (GPL) theme distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
Is Lovecraft a block theme or a classic theme?
Lovecraft is a classic theme: it uses the traditional Customizer/widgets workflow rather than WordPress Full Site Editing.
How many websites use Lovecraft?
WordPress.org reports 8K+ active installs.
How popular is Lovecraft?
As of August 8, 2026, Lovecraft ranks #358 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #355.
When was Lovecraft last updated?
Lovecraft was last updated on June 24, 2026 (version 2.1.2). It has shipped 35 releases in total.
Who makes Lovecraft?
Lovecraft is developed by Anders Norén. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in January 2015.
