Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Apex currently ranks #1214 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1195, first reached on Oct 5, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 2K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- The latest release, v1.42, shipped on Jun 29, 2026 (109 days ago) — release #46 since the theme joined the directory in 2015.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #1214 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1212 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1267 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1316 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 2,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 2,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 2,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 2,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-22 | 3 |
| 2026-08-31 | 8 |
| 2026-07-31 | 7 |
| 2026-06-30 | 101 |
| 2026-05-31 | 1 |
| 2026-04-30 | 3 |
| 2026-03-31 | 2 |
| 2026-02-28 | 2 |
| 2026-01-31 | 3 |
| 2025-12-31 | 2 |
| 2025-11-30 | 2 |
| 2025-10-31 | 5 |
| 2025-09-30 | 4 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Ben Sibley |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.42 |
| Versions released | 46 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-29 |
| Added to directory | 2015-07-30 |
| Requires WordPress | — |
| Requires PHP | 5.4+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Apex is a sophisticated, minimalist theme. It looks great and performs wonderfully on mobile devices, tablets, laptops, and everything in between. Use it to setup a business blog, newspaper website, fashion magazine, or travel blog. Now with WooCommerce support, you can even setup an eCommerce store with Apex. The design of this minimal theme also suits media-rich sites well like food blogs and personal photography portfolios. As a simple, responsive, and SEO optimized theme, you can trust Apex to present your best content to the world. Apex is also fully compatible with the new Gutenberg post editor. Preview Apex now with the interactive live demo: https://www.competethemes.com/demos/?theme=apex
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Apex?
WordPress.org reports 2K+ active installs.
How popular is Apex?
As of October 16, 2026, Apex ranks #1214 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #1195.
When was Apex last updated?
Apex was last updated on June 29, 2026 (version 1.42). It has shipped 46 releases in total.
Who makes Apex?
Apex is developed by Ben Sibley. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in July 2015.
