Ryan Dark Classic Premium available
· Current rank #7886
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Ryan Dark currently ranks #7886 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #7840, first reached on Jul 23, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.0.13, shipped on Feb 24, 2026 (164 days ago) — release #14 since the theme joined the directory in 2018.
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Details
| Author | ThinkUpThemes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.13 |
| Versions released | 14 |
| Last updated | 2026-02-24 |
| Added to directory | 2018-09-10 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Ryan Dark is the free version of the multi-purpose professional theme (Ryan Pro) ideal for a business or blog website. The theme has a responsive layout, HD retina ready and comes with a powerful theme options panel with can be used to make awesome changes without touching any code. The theme also comes with a full width easy to use slider. Easily add a logo to your site and create a beautiful homepage using the built-in homepage layout. Compatible with WooCommerce, WPML, Polylang, Flat Parallax Slider, Photo Gallery and Travel Map, Elementor, Page Builder, Beaver Builder, Visual Composer, SiteOrigin, Divi, etc. It's a perfect theme for small businesses (restaurants, wedding planners, sport/medical shops), startups, corporate businesses, online agencies and firms, portfolios, ecommerce (WooCommerce), and freelancers.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ryan Dark a free theme?
Yes — Ryan Dark is a free, open-source (GPL) theme distributed through the official WordPress.org directory. The author also offers a paid upgrade with additional features.
Is Ryan Dark a block theme or a classic theme?
Ryan Dark is a classic theme: it uses the traditional Customizer/widgets workflow rather than WordPress Full Site Editing.
How many websites use Ryan Dark?
WordPress.org reports 40+ active installs.
How popular is Ryan Dark?
As of August 7, 2026, Ryan Dark ranks #7886 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #7840.
When was Ryan Dark last updated?
Ryan Dark was last updated on February 24, 2026 (version 1.0.13). It has shipped 14 releases in total.
Who makes Ryan Dark?
Ryan Dark is developed by ThinkUpThemes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in September 2018.
