Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Poseidon currently ranks #297 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- It is averaging 28 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 71% versus the month before (95/day).
- The latest release, v2.4.3, shipped on Jun 14, 2026 (55 days ago) — release #68 since the theme joined the directory in 2016.
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Details
| Author | ThemeZee |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.4.3 |
| Versions released | 68 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-14 |
| Added to directory | 2016-02-29 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.2+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-06-23 |
Description
Poseidon is an elegant designed WordPress theme featuring a splendid fullscreen image slideshow. The clean typography and spacious white layout makes it great to share your stories. You can use the theme as simple blog or easily create a news website with the widget-based Magazine Homepage template.
Frequently asked questions
Is Poseidon a free theme?
Yes — Poseidon is a free, open-source (GPL) theme distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
Is Poseidon a block theme or a classic theme?
Poseidon is a classic theme: it uses the traditional Customizer/widgets workflow rather than WordPress Full Site Editing.
How many websites use Poseidon?
WordPress.org reports 8K+ active installs.
How popular is Poseidon?
As of August 8, 2026, Poseidon ranks #297 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
When was Poseidon last updated?
Poseidon was last updated on June 14, 2026 (version 2.4.3). It has shipped 68 releases in total.
Who makes Poseidon?
Poseidon is developed by ThemeZee. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in February 2016.
