Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Raft currently ranks #82 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #75, first reached on Jun 21, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 10K+ since we began tracking it in June 2026.
- It is averaging 73 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 67% versus the month before (223/day).
- The latest release, v1.1.13, shipped on Jun 26, 2026 (42 days ago) — release #19 since the theme joined the directory in 2022.
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Details
| Author | Themeisle |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1.13 |
| Versions released | 19 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-26 |
| Added to directory | 2022-10-06 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.5+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ |
| Type | Block theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-06-01 |
Description
Raft is a lightweight, full-site-editing compatible (FSE) theme ready for your next website. Raft is a super fast, easily customizable, simple theme. It’s perfect for blogs, small business, startups, agencies, firms, e-commerce shops (WooCommerce storefront) as well as personal portfolio sites and most types of projects. Raft works perfectly with Gutenberg and the most popular page builders (Elementor, Brizy, Beaver Builder or the Block Editor). Raft is also WooCommerce ready, responsive, RTL & translation ready. Learn more at https://themeisle.com/themes/raft/.
Frequently asked questions
Is Raft a free theme?
Yes — Raft is a free, open-source (GPL) theme distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
Is Raft a block theme or a classic theme?
Raft is a block theme: it is built for WordPress Full Site Editing, so headers, footers and templates are edited visually in the block editor.
How many websites use Raft?
WordPress.org reports 10K+ active installs.
How popular is Raft?
As of August 6, 2026, Raft ranks #82 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #75.
When was Raft last updated?
Raft was last updated on June 26, 2026 (version 1.1.13). It has shipped 19 releases in total.
Who makes Raft?
Raft is developed by Themeisle. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in October 2022.
