Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Accelerate currently ranks #299 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #298, first reached on Aug 24, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 9K+ since we began tracking it in June 2026.
- It is averaging 23 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 10% versus the month before (21/day).
- The latest release, v1.5.4, shipped on Aug 12, 2025 (385 days ago) — release #55 since the theme joined the directory in 2014.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | #299 |
| 2026-08-31 | #300 |
| 2026-07-31 | #321 |
| 2026-06-30 | #338 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | 9,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 9,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 9,000 |
| 2026-06-30 | 9,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 16 |
| 2026-07-31 | 22 |
| 2026-06-30 | 13 |
| 2026-05-31 | 11 |
| 2026-04-30 | 23 |
| 2026-03-31 | 25 |
| 2026-02-28 | 17 |
| 2026-01-31 | 19 |
| 2025-12-31 | 20 |
| 2025-11-30 | 27 |
| 2025-10-31 | 30 |
| 2025-09-30 | 65 |
| 2025-08-31 | 46 |
| 2025-07-31 | 35 |
| 2025-06-30 | 57 |
| 2025-05-31 | 16 |
| 2025-04-30 | 29 |
| 2025-03-31 | 22 |
| 2025-02-28 | 27 |
| 2025-01-31 | 32 |
| 2024-12-31 | 23 |
| 2024-11-30 | 32 |
| 2024-10-31 | 39 |
| 2024-09-30 | 30 |
| 2024-08-31 | 38 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | ThemeGrill |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.5.4 |
| Versions released | 55 |
| Last updated | 2025-08-12 |
| Added to directory | 2014-06-27 |
| Requires WordPress | — |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-06-23 |
Description
Accelerate is multipurpose WordPress theme made for simplicity and ease of use. This theme is a piece of art that has this premium look and feel which will make your site stand out. Supports all post formats. Accelerate can be used for portfolio, business, blog, personal, travel, corporate, business services or any other kinds of sites. Get free support in https://themegrill.com/contact/ and check the demo at https://themegrilldemos.com/accelerate/
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Accelerate?
WordPress.org reports 9K+ active installs.
How popular is Accelerate?
As of September 1, 2026, Accelerate ranks #299 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #298.
When was Accelerate last updated?
Accelerate was last updated on August 12, 2025 (version 1.5.4). It has shipped 55 releases in total.
Who makes Accelerate?
Accelerate is developed by ThemeGrill. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in June 2014.
