Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Appeal currently ranks #7903 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #7760, first reached on Jul 23, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.3.0, shipped on Oct 10, 2025 (328 days ago) — release #29 since the theme joined the directory in 2017.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-03 | #7903 |
| 2026-08-31 | #7849 |
| 2026-07-31 | #7779 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-03 | 60 |
| 2026-08-31 | 60 |
| 2026-07-31 | 60 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | tradesouthwest |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.3.0 |
| Versions released | 29 |
| Last updated | 2025-10-10 |
| Added to directory | 2017-10-22 |
| Requires WordPress | — |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Appeal features a pull-quote block in the main content to display a short teaser. Theme has a Two-column Newspaper-style template, a Full-width, a Three-section-wide, an advert top-bar and an Author template with a modal box linked to every author. This is perfect for writers who want to self-promote their articles. Customize where title is shown, color of links and content backgrounds, custom featured image and header image with logo support; set color, width and number of words for pullquote teaser; set Post excerpt length. Parent navigation is mobile first yet has an off switch for desktop. Full Instructions. WooCommerce ready. Demo at https://larryjudd.us/appeal
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Appeal?
WordPress.org reports 60+ active installs.
How popular is Appeal?
As of September 3, 2026, Appeal ranks #7903 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #7760.
When was Appeal last updated?
Appeal was last updated on October 10, 2025 (version 1.3.0). It has shipped 29 releases in total.
Who makes Appeal?
Appeal is developed by tradesouthwest. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in October 2017.
