The Bootstrap Classic
4.5★ (18 ratings) · Current rank #5608
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- The Bootstrap currently ranks #5608 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #5602, first reached on Jul 28, 2026.
- The latest release, v2.0.3, shipped on Jul 24, 2025 (380 days ago) — release #28 since the theme joined the directory in 2012.
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Details
| Author | Konstantin Obenland |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.0.3 |
| Versions released | 28 |
| Last updated | 2025-07-24 |
| Added to directory | 2012-03-31 |
| Requires WordPress | — |
| Requires PHP | 5.3+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
A WordPress Theme based on Bootstrap, from Twitter. It features a 100% responsive layout, a superb gallery and image handling with a custom image meta widget and carousel for gallery post-formats, the Glyphicon Icon set, a clean and simple design and a lot more! The Bootstrap runs on HTML5 and CSS3, a 12-column grid and comes with custom jQuery plugins. See the Bootstrap documentation on GitHub for reference.
Frequently asked questions
Is The Bootstrap a free theme?
Yes — The Bootstrap is a free, open-source (GPL) theme distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
Is The Bootstrap a block theme or a classic theme?
The Bootstrap is a classic theme: it uses the traditional Customizer/widgets workflow rather than WordPress Full Site Editing.
How many websites use The Bootstrap?
WordPress.org reports 300+ active installs.
How popular is The Bootstrap?
As of August 8, 2026, The Bootstrap ranks #5608 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #5602.
When was The Bootstrap last updated?
The Bootstrap was last updated on July 24, 2025 (version 2.0.3). It has shipped 28 releases in total.
Who makes The Bootstrap?
The Bootstrap is developed by Konstantin Obenland. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in March 2012.
