Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Arke currently ranks #2210 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #2155, first reached on Aug 9, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.1.4, shipped on Sep 11, 2025 (408 days ago) — release #8 since the theme joined the directory in 2018.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-24 | #2210 |
| 2026-09-30 | #2220 |
| 2026-08-31 | #2187 |
| 2026-07-31 | #2182 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-24 | 800 |
| 2026-09-30 | 900 |
| 2026-08-31 | 900 |
| 2026-07-31 | 900 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-28 | 1 |
| 2026-08-31 | 2 |
| 2026-07-31 | 2 |
| 2026-06-30 | 1 |
| 2026-05-31 | 2 |
| 2026-04-30 | 2 |
| 2026-03-31 | 4 |
| 2026-02-28 | 1 |
| 2026-01-31 | 1 |
| 2025-12-31 | 3 |
| 2025-11-30 | 6 |
| 2025-10-31 | 5 |
| 2025-09-30 | 10 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | DannyCooper |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1.4 |
| Versions released | 8 |
| Last updated | 2025-09-11 |
| Added to directory | 2018-05-10 |
| Requires WordPress | — |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Arke is a truly minimal WordPress theme. No sidebars, no widgets, no settings. Just your content. Arke is extremely fast and scores 100/100 on Pingdom's speed test.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Arke?
WordPress.org reports 800+ active installs.
How popular is Arke?
As of October 24, 2026, Arke ranks #2210 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #2155.
When was Arke last updated?
Arke was last updated on September 11, 2025 (version 1.1.4). It has shipped 8 releases in total.
Who makes Arke?
Arke is developed by DannyCooper. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in May 2018.
