Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Relational currently ranks #7572 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #7492, first reached on Jul 23, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.1.3, shipped on Sep 13, 2025 (328 days ago) — release #6 since the theme joined the directory in 2022.
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Details
| Author | tradesouthwest |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1.3 |
| Versions released | 6 |
| Last updated | 2025-09-13 |
| Added to directory | 2022-09-27 |
| Requires WordPress | — |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Relational is a blogging theme made for WordPress. Not over complex but just the right mix of customization tools to create a very versatile website. Features include fast loading templates, color scheme in Customizer, add lead text to header and an additional menu where you add your social links into header space. Footer switches between sections according to width of device viewing. Relational has an option to show comment count or not show. You can pick how to display a featured image: above or as background or even not show at all. Control thumbnail overlays in the Customizer. Relation theme uses Dashicons on frontend to save font imports and we use a classic font-stack as well as two font layers built into the theme so you do not have to ping any font CDN. Has attachment template for full page image display. Add custom header image or logo. Anchor link on every page makes it easy to copy page URI for convenient sharing. Fast and dependable theme for WordPress. Perfect for blogging or authoring news or company updates. prefers-reduced-motion is supported.
Frequently asked questions
Is Relational a free theme?
Yes — Relational is a free, open-source (GPL) theme distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
Is Relational a block theme or a classic theme?
Relational is a classic theme: it uses the traditional Customizer/widgets workflow rather than WordPress Full Site Editing.
How many websites use Relational?
WordPress.org reports 30+ active installs.
How popular is Relational?
As of August 7, 2026, Relational ranks #7572 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #7492.
When was Relational last updated?
Relational was last updated on September 13, 2025 (version 1.1.3). It has shipped 6 releases in total.
Who makes Relational?
Relational is developed by tradesouthwest. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in September 2022.
