Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Varuna currently ranks #7938 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #7880, first reached on Jul 23, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.0.2, shipped on Nov 11, 2024 (634 days ago) — release #3 since the theme joined the directory in 2019.
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Details
| Author | wpkoithemes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.2 |
| Versions released | 3 |
| Last updated | 2024-11-11 |
| Added to directory | 2019-11-02 |
| Requires WordPress | — |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Varuna is a child theme for Lalita WPKoi theme. You can find theme demos at wpkoi.com. Varuna has a colorful, retro style and design in the spirit of oldschool websites for portfolio, business or agency 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 demos use Elementor, WooCommerce and Contact Form 7 plugins. The premium demo uses the Varuna premium plugin also. Varuna has an easy to use admin with a lot of customizer functions, so You can build Your dream without coding knowledge. The theme is responsive so looks good on almost every devices. You can setup multiple header styles, navigation styles and layouts. Build You site with Varuna Theme and share it with the world! You can also find a documentation with an install guide and a tutorial for the screenshot look on wpkoi.com/docs.
Frequently asked questions
Is Varuna a free theme?
Yes — Varuna 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 Varuna a block theme or a classic theme?
Varuna is a classic theme: it uses the traditional Customizer/widgets workflow rather than WordPress Full Site Editing.
How many websites use Varuna?
WordPress.org reports 30+ active installs.
How popular is Varuna?
As of August 7, 2026, Varuna ranks #7938 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #7880.
When was Varuna last updated?
Varuna was last updated on November 11, 2024 (version 1.0.2). It has shipped 3 releases in total.
Who makes Varuna?
Varuna is developed by wpkoithemes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in November 2019.
