Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Twenty8teen currently ranks #5497 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #5485, first reached on Aug 7, 2026.
- The latest release, v20250303, shipped on Mar 6, 2025 (521 days ago) — release #26 since the theme joined the directory in 2018.
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Details
| Author | Joy |
|---|---|
| Current version | 20250303 |
| Versions released | 26 |
| Last updated | 2025-03-06 |
| Added to directory | 2018-07-07 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.7+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.2+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Block oriented by using widgets ♦ easily add user styles to checkbox grid ♦ save and load subsets of theme options (presets) ♦ apply a different preset to each page ♦ works with any font or screen size ♦ option for balanced display of posts regardless of number ♦ any Google fonts, with suggested fonts ♦ CSS variables for easy user changes and dynamic CSS ♦ script to add CSS vendor prefixes so CSS is smaller, and works on user CSS ♦ template function to generate unique gradients for text ♦ Child theme friendly (load style sheet, lots of filters, template files are widgets too, child demo) ♦ Microformats done right
Frequently asked questions
Is Twenty8teen a free theme?
Yes — Twenty8teen is a free, open-source (GPL) theme distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
Is Twenty8teen a block theme or a classic theme?
Twenty8teen is a classic theme: it uses the traditional Customizer/widgets workflow rather than WordPress Full Site Editing.
How many websites use Twenty8teen?
WordPress.org reports 200+ active installs.
How popular is Twenty8teen?
As of August 9, 2026, Twenty8teen ranks #5497 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #5485.
When was Twenty8teen last updated?
Twenty8teen was last updated on March 6, 2025 (version 20250303). It has shipped 26 releases in total.
Who makes Twenty8teen?
Twenty8teen is developed by Joy. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in July 2018.
