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· Current rank #3490
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Shining Blog currently ranks #3490 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #3273, first reached on Jul 23, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.0.2, shipped on Jun 2, 2025 (434 days ago) — release #3 since the theme joined the directory in 2023.
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Details
| Author | adorethemes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.2 |
| Versions released | 3 |
| Last updated | 2025-06-02 |
| Added to directory | 2023-10-09 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Shining Blog is a minimalist and lightweight WordPress theme designed for creating professional blogging websites. The theme has a clean design and is ideal for various blog types, such as fashion, lifestyle, travel, food, and photography. Shining Blog is mobile-friendly and cross-browser compatible, making it accessible across various devices and screen sizes. The theme is also translation-ready, allowing you to create blogs in any language. Overall, Shining Blog offers a user-friendly interface, modern and creative design, and range of features suitable for building engaging and unique blog websites. Live preview : https://demo.adorethemes.com/shining-blog/
Frequently asked questions
Is Shining Blog a free theme?
Yes — Shining Blog 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 Shining Blog a block theme or a classic theme?
Shining Blog is a classic theme: it uses the traditional Customizer/widgets workflow rather than WordPress Full Site Editing.
How many websites use Shining Blog?
WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs.
How popular is Shining Blog?
As of August 10, 2026, Shining Blog ranks #3490 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #3273.
When was Shining Blog last updated?
Shining Blog was last updated on June 2, 2025 (version 1.0.2). It has shipped 3 releases in total.
Who makes Shining Blog?
Shining Blog is developed by adorethemes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in October 2023.
