Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Navid currently ranks #345 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #281, first reached on Jun 29, 2026.
- It is averaging 38 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 24% versus the month before (31/day).
- The latest release, v1.1.9, shipped on Aug 1, 2026 (7 days ago) — release #16 since the theme joined the directory in 2026.
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Details
| Author | WPMatcha |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1.9 |
| Versions released | 16 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-01 |
| Added to directory | 2026-05-24 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-06-23 |
Description
Navid is a modern, blazing-fast magazine and blog WordPress theme crafted for publishers, editors, and daily news portals. Whether you are running a personal tech blog, a lifestyle magazine, or a heavy-content newspaper, Navid delivers a premium reading experience. It features a cinematic hero section, a beautiful dark mode, sticky headers, a dynamic bento box grid, and a classic marquee news ticker. Built with SEO and core web vitals in mind, it provides the perfect typography and layout to keep readers engaged. Navid is highly customizable and works seamlessly with popular page builders like Elementor, as well as Gutenberg block libraries like Kadence Blocks and Spectra. Perfect for daily journalism, creative portfolios, review sites, and modern editorial platforms.
Frequently asked questions
Is Navid a free theme?
Yes — Navid is a free, open-source (GPL) theme distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
Is Navid a block theme or a classic theme?
Navid is a classic theme: it uses the traditional Customizer/widgets workflow rather than WordPress Full Site Editing.
How many websites use Navid?
WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs.
How popular is Navid?
As of August 8, 2026, Navid ranks #345 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #281.
When was Navid last updated?
Navid was last updated on August 1, 2026 (version 1.1.9). It has shipped 16 releases in total.
Who makes Navid?
Navid is developed by WPMatcha. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in May 2026.
