Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Academic currently ranks #5056 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #4956, first reached on Jul 23, 2026.
- The latest release, v3.1, shipped on Jun 5, 2026 (92 days ago) — release #31 since the theme joined the directory in 2017.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-05 | #5056 |
| 2026-08-31 | #5050 |
| 2026-07-31 | #5017 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-05 | 200 |
| 2026-08-31 | 200 |
| 2026-07-31 | 200 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | themepalace |
|---|---|
| Current version | 3.1 |
| Versions released | 31 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-05 |
| Added to directory | 2017-06-06 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.5+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
A clean, modern, engaging and responsive WordPress education theme ideal for educational institutions and agencies. Features including full width and boxed layout with slider, focused content, slick effects, posts/features/courses showcasing. It is loaded with theme options and provides several features to make user-friendly, interactive and visually stunning website with implementation of all features of latest WordPress like partial refresh and validation. It is compatible with top WordPress plugins such as JetPack and Contact Form 7. A special accent is made on its cross-browser compatibility, mobile friendly design and responsive features.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Academic?
WordPress.org reports 200+ active installs.
How popular is Academic?
As of September 5, 2026, Academic ranks #5056 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #4956.
When was Academic last updated?
Academic was last updated on June 5, 2026 (version 3.1). It has shipped 31 releases in total.
Who makes Academic?
Academic is developed by themepalace. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in June 2017.
