Active installs
1K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#957
Peak #933
Downloads / day
3
prev 3
Downloads (7d)
14
All-time downloads
33.5K
Days tracked
49
1 day▼ 4
7 days▼ 9
30 days▼ 1
90 days—
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Zoologist currently ranks #957 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #933, first reached on Jul 21, 2026.
- It is averaging 2 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 25% versus the month before (2/day).
- The latest release, v1.0.45, shipped on Oct 8, 2024 (673 days ago) — release #28 since the theme joined the directory in 2021.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | Automattic |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.45 |
| Versions released | 28 |
| Last updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Added to directory | 2021-11-01 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.8+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.7+ |
| Type | Block theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-06-23 |
Description
Zoologist is a simple blogging theme that supports full-site editing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Zoologist a free theme?
Yes — Zoologist is a free, open-source (GPL) theme distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
Is Zoologist a block theme or a classic theme?
Zoologist 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 Zoologist?
WordPress.org reports 1K+ active installs.
How popular is Zoologist?
As of August 12, 2026, Zoologist ranks #957 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #933.
When was Zoologist last updated?
Zoologist was last updated on October 8, 2024 (version 1.0.45). It has shipped 28 releases in total.
Who makes Zoologist?
Zoologist is developed by Automattic. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in November 2021.
