Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Twenty Fourteen currently ranks #56 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #50, first reached on Jun 6, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 50K+ since we began tracking it in June 2026.
- It accounts for roughly 0.5% of all active installs across the themes we track.
- It is averaging 1,226 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 8% versus the month before (1,132/day).
- The latest release, v4.5, shipped on May 20, 2026 (79 days ago) — release #37 since the theme joined the directory in 2013.
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Details
| Author | WordPress.org |
|---|---|
| Current version | 4.5 |
| Versions released | 37 |
| Last updated | 2026-05-20 |
| Added to directory | 2013-12-12 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.6+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.2.4+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-06-01 |
Description
In 2014, our default theme lets you create a responsive magazine website with a sleek, modern design. Feature your favorite homepage content in either a grid or a slider. Use the three widget areas to customize your website, and change your content's layout with a full-width page template and a contributor page to show off your authors. Creating a magazine website with WordPress has never been easier.
Frequently asked questions
Is Twenty Fourteen a free theme?
Yes — Twenty Fourteen is a free, open-source (GPL) theme distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
Is Twenty Fourteen a block theme or a classic theme?
Twenty Fourteen is a classic theme: it uses the traditional Customizer/widgets workflow rather than WordPress Full Site Editing.
How many websites use Twenty Fourteen?
WordPress.org reports 50K+ active installs.
How popular is Twenty Fourteen?
As of August 6, 2026, Twenty Fourteen ranks #56 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #50.
When was Twenty Fourteen last updated?
Twenty Fourteen was last updated on May 20, 2026 (version 4.5). It has shipped 37 releases in total.
Who makes Twenty Fourteen?
Twenty Fourteen is developed by WordPress.org. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in December 2013.
