Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Ariade currently ranks #1098 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #637, first reached on Oct 8, 2026.
- It is averaging 7 downloads/day over the last 30 days.
- The latest release, v1.7.88, shipped on Oct 7, 2026 (9 days ago) — release #25 since the theme joined the directory in 2026.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-12 | 2 |
| 2026-09-30 | 6 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Shivaji Mitra |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.7.88 |
| Versions released | 25 |
| Last updated | 2026-10-07 |
| Added to directory | 2026-09-23 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.6+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| Type | Block theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-10-08 |
Description
Ariade is an accessible Full Site Editing (FSE) WordPress block theme for professional-services and business websites, built and tested to WCAG 2.2 AA. It ships with accessible header navigation, screen-reader-tested block patterns and predesigned inner pages. The free Ariade Header and Menu plugin adds the theme's simple, WCAG-friendly drop-down menu header, and the Ananyoo accessibility plugins add a carousel, forms and login. Built by M/S. Anblik.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Ariade?
WordPress.org reports 10+ active installs.
How popular is Ariade?
As of October 16, 2026, Ariade ranks #1098 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #637.
When was Ariade last updated?
Ariade was last updated on October 7, 2026 (version 1.7.88). It has shipped 25 releases in total.
Who makes Ariade?
Ariade is developed by Shivaji Mitra. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in September 2026.
