Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Type currently ranks #1517 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1510, first reached on Aug 2, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.1.8, shipped on Jul 12, 2026 (27 days ago) — release #19 since the theme joined the directory in 2017.
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Details
| Author | designlabthemes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1.8 |
| Versions released | 19 |
| Last updated | 2026-07-12 |
| Added to directory | 2017-10-16 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Build a professional blog, an online store or a magazine style website with Type WordPress Theme. We built Type with performance, usability, and SEO in mind. It’s fast, lightweight, and fully AMP-compatible. With Type your website will look amazing on all devices to provide a great user experience. It comes with several options to quickly customize your site: quickly upload your Logo, easily combine 4 Header Styles, create an impressive Header Image, showcase your Featured Posts, and more. The Theme includes also a basic support for WooCommerce plugin.
Frequently asked questions
Is Type a free theme?
Yes — Type is a free, open-source (GPL) theme distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
Is Type a block theme or a classic theme?
Type is a classic theme: it uses the traditional Customizer/widgets workflow rather than WordPress Full Site Editing.
How many websites use Type?
WordPress.org reports 1K+ active installs.
How popular is Type?
As of August 7, 2026, Type ranks #1517 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #1510.
When was Type last updated?
Type was last updated on July 12, 2026 (version 1.1.8). It has shipped 19 releases in total.
Who makes Type?
Type is developed by designlabthemes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in October 2017.
