Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Minimalist Stories currently ranks #2743 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #2741, first reached on Aug 7, 2026.
- The latest release, v2.1, shipped on Feb 1, 2026 (190 days ago) — release #4 since the theme joined the directory in 2023.
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Details
| Author | Superb |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.1 |
| Versions released | 4 |
| Last updated | 2026-02-01 |
| Added to directory | 2023-08-11 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 4.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Minimalist Stories is a responsive WordPress personal blog, influencer and newspaper theme for WordPress. The theme's elegant and minimalistic look makes it an attractive choice for bloggers and writers who aim to have a user-friendly and modern website. It's created to work well with any sort of niche but has designs particular for: food, lifestyle, fashion, travel, and review websites. The theme is fast and fully search engine optimized (SEO friendly) which is perfect if you want to monetize your website through affiliate programs or Google AdSense. It works perfectly as a photography portfolio, eCommerce shop or business website as well. The theme is beginner friendly and easy to get started with. You can add your Social Media links in the header for Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitch or any other SoMe Platform. It comes with a lot of customization and works with popular plugins such as Elementor, Beaver Builder, Brizy, WooCommerce, Contact Form 7, Visual Composer, SiteOrigin and Divi. Minimalist Stories is fully GDPR compliant. Whether you're creating a personal minimalist blog or a big influencer brand this theme works. Minimalist Stories is a perfect theme for bloggers, content creators and Creators Of Tomorrow contestants.
Frequently asked questions
Is Minimalist Stories a free theme?
Yes — Minimalist Stories is a free, open-source (GPL) theme distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
Is Minimalist Stories a block theme or a classic theme?
Minimalist Stories is a classic theme: it uses the traditional Customizer/widgets workflow rather than WordPress Full Site Editing.
How many websites use Minimalist Stories?
WordPress.org reports 200+ active installs.
How popular is Minimalist Stories?
As of August 10, 2026, Minimalist Stories ranks #2743 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #2741.
When was Minimalist Stories last updated?
Minimalist Stories was last updated on February 1, 2026 (version 2.1). It has shipped 4 releases in total.
Who makes Minimalist Stories?
Minimalist Stories is developed by Superb. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in August 2023.
