Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Abel currently ranks #6750 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #6479, first reached on Jul 23, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 70+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- The latest release, v1.2, shipped on May 29, 2026 (148 days ago) — release #3 since the theme joined the directory in 2021.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-24 | #6750 |
| 2026-09-30 | #6727 |
| 2026-08-31 | #6639 |
| 2026-07-31 | #6534 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-24 | 70 |
| 2026-09-30 | 70 |
| 2026-08-31 | 70 |
| 2026-07-31 | 70 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | 1 |
| 2026-09-30 | 1 |
| 2026-08-31 | 2 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1 |
| 2026-06-24 | 1 |
| 2026-05-30 | 2 |
| 2026-04-20 | 1 |
| 2026-03-24 | 1 |
| 2026-02-23 | 1 |
| 2026-01-30 | 1 |
| 2025-12-29 | 1 |
| 2025-11-27 | 1 |
| 2025-10-31 | 2 |
| 2025-09-26 | 1 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | creativthemes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.2 |
| Versions released | 3 |
| Last updated | 2026-05-29 |
| Added to directory | 2021-11-23 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.1+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Abel is a simple and clean blog theme that can be used to build your blog site like food blog, travel blog, lifestyle blog, technology blog, etc. It is a child theme of Saira.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Abel?
WordPress.org reports 70+ active installs.
How popular is Abel?
As of October 24, 2026, Abel ranks #6750 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #6479.
When was Abel last updated?
Abel was last updated on May 29, 2026 (version 1.2). It has shipped 3 releases in total.
Who makes Abel?
Abel is developed by creativthemes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in November 2021.
