Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Tortoise currently ranks #4963 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #4863, first reached on Jul 25, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.0.1, shipped on Jun 29, 2026 (39 days ago) — release #2 since the theme joined the directory in 2023.
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Details
| Author | wowsthemes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.1 |
| Versions released | 2 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-29 |
| Added to directory | 2023-03-01 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ |
| Type | Block theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Tortoise is a block based Wwwows WordPress theme with full site editing features. Check the theme demos at wwwows.com. Tortoise has a modern, white style and design for portfolio, business or any other content. The theme is multipurpose, so if You like the style, You can use it to represent Your art, business, an event, show Your portfolio, start a blog, start a webshop and sell Your products etc. The theme is responsive so looks good on almost every devices. You can setup multiple header styles, navigation styles and layouts. The demo on the theme page uses the Tortoise Premium child theme also. The premium version has extra features for WooCommerce, unique blocks, effects, additional and full page templates etc. You can find a documentation with an install guide and a tutorials at wwwows.com/docs.
Frequently asked questions
Is Tortoise a free theme?
Yes — Tortoise 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 Tortoise a block theme or a classic theme?
Tortoise is a block theme: it is built for WordPress Full Site Editing, so headers, footers and templates are edited visually in the block editor.
How many websites use Tortoise?
WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs.
How popular is Tortoise?
As of August 7, 2026, Tortoise ranks #4963 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #4863.
When was Tortoise last updated?
Tortoise was last updated on June 29, 2026 (version 1.0.1). It has shipped 2 releases in total.
Who makes Tortoise?
Tortoise is developed by wowsthemes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in March 2023.
