Author Writer Classic Premium available
2.7★ (3 ratings) · Current rank #4018
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Author Writer currently ranks #4018 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #3947, first reached on Jul 23, 2026.
- The latest release, v4.8.2, shipped on Jul 23, 2026 (39 days ago) — release #61 since the theme joined the directory in 2022.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | #4018 |
| 2026-07-31 | #3986 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 200 |
| 2026-07-31 | 200 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | themespride |
|---|---|
| Current version | 4.8.2 |
| Versions released | 61 |
| Last updated | 2026-07-23 |
| Added to directory | 2022-02-02 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Author writer is an amazing theme designed for authors, ebook creators, writers, book reviewers, ebook libraries, publishing houses, publishing agencies, personal blogs, book stores, self-publishing platforms, literary agents, manuscript editing services, book clubs, digital publishing, book signings, fiction writing, non-fiction authors, literary awards, book marketing and all related websites focused on writing and journal based content. It is a multi-concept, modern and sophisticated design solution that adapts seamlessly to different creative needs, from a personal writing journal to a news magazine or niche blogging platform. Built for high performance and flexibility, it allows users to shape their site according to personal taste with a clean and professional appearance. The layout is fully responsive and mobile-friendly, ensuring smooth display across all screen sizes and devices. It is translation-ready with RTL support, allowing audiences worldwide to access content in their preferred language. Users can enhance functionality using shortcodes or custom CSS and JavaScript for advanced customization. The structure is SEO-optimized with clean, secure, and well-organized code to support better visibility on search engines. It also works smoothly with popular plugins such as WooCommerce, Yoast, MailChimp and many others, expanding its capabilities for content and marketing needs. Additional features include unlimited sidebars, sticky sidebars, highlighted widgets, multiple pagination styles, custom widgets, one-click demo import, and one-click updates, making it a complete and flexible solution for any writing or journal focused platform.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Author Writer?
WordPress.org reports 200+ active installs.
How popular is Author Writer?
As of August 31, 2026, Author Writer ranks #4018 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #3947.
When was Author Writer last updated?
Author Writer was last updated on July 23, 2026 (version 4.8.2). It has shipped 61 releases in total.
Who makes Author Writer?
Author Writer is developed by themespride. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in February 2022.
