Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- 100 Bytes currently ranks #5668 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #5539, first reached on Jul 25, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.1.5, shipped on Mar 17, 2026 (169 days ago) — release #16 since the theme joined the directory in 2023.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-02 | #5668 |
| 2026-08-31 | #5659 |
| 2026-07-31 | #5582 |
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Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-02 | 70 |
| 2026-08-31 | 70 |
| 2026-07-31 | 80 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | Marc Armengou |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1.5 |
| Versions released | 16 |
| Last updated | 2026-03-17 |
| Added to directory | 2023-05-31 |
| Requires WordPress | — |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
100 Bytes is a theme that aims to look as optimal as possible to deliver your message to your audience using WordPress as a content manager. The idea is simple, make a theme that looks good everywhere, with as little CSS code as possible. In this case the limit is 100 Bytes of CSS information. Actually the compressed CSS code contains 82 bytes of information, but 100 bytes sounds better.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use 100 Bytes?
WordPress.org reports 70+ active installs.
How popular is 100 Bytes?
As of September 2, 2026, 100 Bytes ranks #5668 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #5539.
When was 100 Bytes last updated?
100 Bytes was last updated on March 17, 2026 (version 1.1.5). It has shipped 16 releases in total.
Who makes 100 Bytes?
100 Bytes is developed by Marc Armengou. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in May 2023.
