Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Solace currently ranks #77 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #65, first reached on Jun 25, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 10K+ since we began tracking it in June 2026.
- It is averaging 140 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 4% versus the month before (135/day).
- The latest release, v2.1.23, shipped on Jul 22, 2026 (22 days ago) — release #40 since the theme joined the directory in 2023.
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Details
| Author | solacewp |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.1.23 |
| Versions released | 40 |
| Last updated | 2026-07-22 |
| Added to directory | 2023-03-07 |
| Requires WordPress | — |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-06-01 |
Description
Solace is a minimalist, and lightweight WordPress theme for creating beautiful, fast-loading, and accessible websites, as well as a new generation clean design blog theme. This theme is ideal for a fashion blog, lifestyle blog, travel blog, food blog, photography blog, and many other types of websites.
Frequently asked questions
Is Solace a free theme?
Yes — Solace is a free, open-source (GPL) theme distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
Is Solace a block theme or a classic theme?
Solace is a classic theme: it uses the traditional Customizer/widgets workflow rather than WordPress Full Site Editing.
How many websites use Solace?
WordPress.org reports 10K+ active installs.
How popular is Solace?
As of August 13, 2026, Solace ranks #77 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #65.
When was Solace last updated?
Solace was last updated on July 22, 2026 (version 2.1.23). It has shipped 40 releases in total.
Who makes Solace?
Solace is developed by solacewp. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in March 2023.
