Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Moderne currently ranks #4580 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #4536, first reached on Jul 23, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.0.8, shipped on Sep 27, 2024 (680 days ago) — release #8 since the theme joined the directory in 2018.
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Details
| Author | Blogging Theme Styles |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.8 |
| Versions released | 8 |
| Last updated | 2024-09-27 |
| Added to directory | 2018-06-17 |
| Requires WordPress | — |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Moderne is a unique design concept where retro and modern merged into a vibrant and dynamic theme designed for blogging and blog magazine type websites. For bloggers that love to tell stories and express words to capture attention, you get a choice of many blog layouts, full post layouts, dynamic width sidebars, a flexible featured post slider, unlimited colours, and a ton of customization settings; Moderne provides all you need to quickly and easily create a stunning blog that you and your readers will love.
Frequently asked questions
Is Moderne a free theme?
Yes — Moderne is a free, open-source (GPL) theme distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
Is Moderne a block theme or a classic theme?
Moderne is a classic theme: it uses the traditional Customizer/widgets workflow rather than WordPress Full Site Editing.
How many websites use Moderne?
WordPress.org reports 300+ active installs.
How popular is Moderne?
As of August 8, 2026, Moderne ranks #4580 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #4536.
When was Moderne last updated?
Moderne was last updated on September 27, 2024 (version 1.0.8). It has shipped 8 releases in total.
Who makes Moderne?
Moderne is developed by Blogging Theme Styles. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in June 2018.
