Active installs
100+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#6208
Peak #6208
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
13.3K
Days tracked
16
1 day▲ 35
7 days▲ 27
30 days—
90 days—
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Simple Grey currently ranks #6208 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- The latest release, v1.8.1, shipped on Jan 25, 2026 (194 days ago) — release #25 since the theme joined the directory in 2017.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | Peter Hebert |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.8.1 |
| Versions released | 25 |
| Last updated | 2026-01-25 |
| Added to directory | 2017-01-31 |
| Requires WordPress | — |
| Requires PHP | 7.2+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
A responsive WordPress theme with a simple grey color palette. Clean and simple, this theme is optimized for legibility. It is well suited to blogs and portfolio sites.
Frequently asked questions
Is Simple Grey a free theme?
Yes — Simple Grey is a free, open-source (GPL) theme distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
Is Simple Grey a block theme or a classic theme?
Simple Grey is a classic theme: it uses the traditional Customizer/widgets workflow rather than WordPress Full Site Editing.
How many websites use Simple Grey?
WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs.
How popular is Simple Grey?
As of August 7, 2026, Simple Grey ranks #6208 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
When was Simple Grey last updated?
Simple Grey was last updated on January 25, 2026 (version 1.8.1). It has shipped 25 releases in total.
Who makes Simple Grey?
Simple Grey is developed by Peter Hebert. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in January 2017.
