Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Al Hathaway currently ranks #311 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #262, first reached on Sep 18, 2026.
- Active installs grew from 10+ when we started tracking it in August 2026 to 100+ today — it crossed the 100+ mark around October 2026.
- It is averaging 2 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 48% versus the month before (4/day).
- The latest release, v0.0.5, shipped on Sep 13, 2026 (35 days ago) — release #5 since the theme joined the directory in 2026.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | #311 |
| 2026-09-30 | #345 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1096 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | 100 |
| 2026-09-30 | 90 |
| 2026-08-31 | 10 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 2 |
| 2026-09-30 | 1 |
| 2026-08-31 | 10 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Atanas Yonkov |
|---|---|
| Current version | 0.0.5 |
| Versions released | 5 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 |
| Added to directory | 2026-08-12 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.1+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| Type | Block theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-27 |
Description
Al Hathaway is a starter WordPress block theme (full site editing) built for businesses that value stability and simplicity. It is tailored towards established business owners, senior entrepreneurs, financial gurus and other successful individuals who want a clean and professional web presence without the need to show off. It is made for the kind of business that does not need to shout but lets its reputation do the talking: accountancy and bookkeeping firms, scaffolding and construction outfits, law and insurance practices, family businesses, and old-school owners with great confidence and strong financials. This is not another theme with a set of flashing landing pages filled with obtrusive and aggressive selling. It is a clean and minimalist theme that is made to offer high quality content which is clearly visible, well-organized and easy to find. The theme consists of minimal code and is easily customizable and easy to adapt to any design, which makes it perfect for a starter template. Built entirely on the block editor and theme.json, it is fast, fully translatable and easy to edit in the Site Editor. Theme demo: https://al-hathaway-demo.nasiothemes.com/
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Al Hathaway?
WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs.
How popular is Al Hathaway?
As of October 18, 2026, Al Hathaway ranks #311 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #262.
When was Al Hathaway last updated?
Al Hathaway was last updated on September 13, 2026 (version 0.0.5). It has shipped 5 releases in total.
Who makes Al Hathaway?
Al Hathaway is developed by Atanas Yonkov. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in August 2026.
