Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Refine Blog currently ranks #3960 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #3717, first reached on Jul 25, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.1.2, shipped on Jun 20, 2025 (417 days ago) — release #5 since the theme joined the directory in 2023.
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Details
| Author | Ascendoor |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1.2 |
| Versions released | 5 |
| Last updated | 2025-06-20 |
| Added to directory | 2023-05-30 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Refine Blog is a perfect theme designed specifically for bloggers and columnists. Its sleek and mobile-friendly layout makes it an excellent choice for personal, lifestyle, health and fitness, cooking, beauty and fashion, travel, and various other types of blogs. You have a wide range of options to customize and create your own magazine, newspaper, or blog using this theme. Additionally, the theme provides off-canvas widgets, multiple Google font choices, various color schemes, multiple layout options, and the ability to show or hide sections. You can also easily sort the sections on the front page according to your preferences. Demo link: https://demos.ascendoor.com/refine-blog/
Frequently asked questions
Is Refine Blog a free theme?
Yes — Refine Blog is a free, open-source (GPL) theme distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
Is Refine Blog a block theme or a classic theme?
Refine Blog is a classic theme: it uses the traditional Customizer/widgets workflow rather than WordPress Full Site Editing.
How many websites use Refine Blog?
WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs.
How popular is Refine Blog?
As of August 11, 2026, Refine Blog ranks #3960 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #3717.
When was Refine Blog last updated?
Refine Blog was last updated on June 20, 2025 (version 1.1.2). It has shipped 5 releases in total.
Who makes Refine Blog?
Refine Blog is developed by Ascendoor. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in May 2023.
