Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Parabola currently ranks #236 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- It is averaging 18 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 8% versus the month before (16/day).
- The latest release, v2.4.3, shipped on Feb 1, 2026 (187 days ago) — release #67 since the theme joined the directory in 2013.
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Details
| Author | CryoutCreations |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.4.3 |
| Versions released | 67 |
| Last updated | 2026-02-01 |
| Added to directory | 2013-08-07 |
| Requires WordPress | — |
| Requires PHP | 5.4+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-06-23 |
Description
Welcome to a world of endless possibilities! Parabola awaits you with a huge assortment of theme settings that enable you to take a fully responsive, clean and elegant design to even newer heights. You can edit everything: all text and background colors, font families and sizes, site widths and layouts. You also have the power to show or hide various elements of the design and choose from over 30 social media icons. Harnessing the power of HTML5 and CSS3 you will enjoy a great design, subtle animations, a great front page fully equipped with a slider, columns, textareas and shortcode support. Among other editable goodies you'll find featured images, post excerpts, post formats, Google fonts, magazine and blog layouts, 8 widget areas, translation support and much more. * THEME DEMO: http://demos.cryoutcreations.eu/wordpress/parabola/ *
Frequently asked questions
Is Parabola a free theme?
Yes — Parabola is a free, open-source (GPL) theme distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
Is Parabola a block theme or a classic theme?
Parabola is a classic theme: it uses the traditional Customizer/widgets workflow rather than WordPress Full Site Editing.
How many websites use Parabola?
WordPress.org reports 10K+ active installs.
How popular is Parabola?
As of August 6, 2026, Parabola ranks #236 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
When was Parabola last updated?
Parabola was last updated on February 1, 2026 (version 2.4.3). It has shipped 67 releases in total.
Who makes Parabola?
Parabola is developed by CryoutCreations. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in August 2013.
