Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Materialis currently ranks #606 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- It is averaging 10 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 15% versus the month before (9/day).
- The latest release, v1.1.65, shipped on May 13, 2026 (89 days ago) — release #45 since the theme joined the directory in 2018.
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Details
| Author | Extend Themes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1.65 |
| Versions released | 45 |
| Last updated | 2026-05-13 |
| Added to directory | 2018-06-11 |
| Requires WordPress | — |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-06-23 |
Description
Materialis is an incredibly flexible, multipurpose WordPress theme that can help you create an amazing website easier than ever, by drag and drop. It uses beautiful material design and it comes with a predesigned home page. It also has lots of customization options (video background, slideshow background, header content types, gradient overlays, etc) that will help you create a beautiful, unique website in no time. Materialis is responsive so it works on mobile devices out of the box.
Frequently asked questions
Is Materialis a free theme?
Yes — Materialis is a free, open-source (GPL) theme distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
Is Materialis a block theme or a classic theme?
Materialis is a classic theme: it uses the traditional Customizer/widgets workflow rather than WordPress Full Site Editing.
How many websites use Materialis?
WordPress.org reports 3K+ active installs.
How popular is Materialis?
As of August 9, 2026, Materialis ranks #606 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
When was Materialis last updated?
Materialis was last updated on May 13, 2026 (version 1.1.65). It has shipped 45 releases in total.
Who makes Materialis?
Materialis is developed by Extend Themes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in June 2018.
