Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Oenology currently ranks #8283 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #8219, first reached on Jul 23, 2026.
- The latest release, v3.5.2, shipped on Jul 14, 2025 (393 days ago) — release #23 since the theme joined the directory in 2010.
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Details
| Author | Chip Bennett |
|---|---|
| Current version | 3.5.2 |
| Versions released | 23 |
| Last updated | 2025-07-14 |
| Added to directory | 2010-10-09 |
| Requires WordPress | — |
| Requires PHP | 5.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Oenology is designed to be a simple, minimalist, yet feature-complete and fully documented Theme intended to serve as a base for child Themes and as an educational reference for Theme development using WordPress functions, action/filter hooks, and template tags. Oenology includes built-in breadcrumb navigation, and supports the Customizer, Custom Logo, Post Formats, Navigation Menus, Post Thumbnails, Custom Backgrounds, Custom Image Headers, and Custom Editor Style. Oenology features a responsive design, and includes plug-and-play support for the WP-Paginate and Yoast Breadcrumbs plugins. Requires WordPress 3.5, and is compatible up to WordPress 6.8.1.
Frequently asked questions
Is Oenology a free theme?
Yes — Oenology is a free, open-source (GPL) theme distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
Is Oenology a block theme or a classic theme?
Oenology is a classic theme: it uses the traditional Customizer/widgets workflow rather than WordPress Full Site Editing.
How many websites use Oenology?
WordPress.org reports 10+ active installs.
How popular is Oenology?
As of August 11, 2026, Oenology ranks #8283 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #8219.
When was Oenology last updated?
Oenology was last updated on July 14, 2025 (version 3.5.2). It has shipped 23 releases in total.
Who makes Oenology?
Oenology is developed by Chip Bennett. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in October 2010.
