Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Axton currently ranks #3629 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #3583, first reached on Aug 23, 2026.
- The latest release, v3.1, shipped on Jun 23, 2026 (72 days ago) — release #13 since the theme joined the directory in 2022.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-03 | #3629 |
| 2026-08-31 | #3605 |
| 2026-07-31 | #3619 |
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 | 200 |
| 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
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-10 | 8 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1 |
| 2026-06-30 | 3 |
| 2026-05-31 | 1 |
| 2026-04-30 | 187 |
| 2026-03-31 | 1 |
| 2026-02-28 | 2 |
| 2026-01-29 | 1 |
| 2025-12-31 | 304 |
| 2025-11-29 | 1 |
| 2025-10-31 | 1 |
| 2025-09-29 | 2 |
| 2025-08-30 | 2 |
| 2025-07-31 | 6 |
| 2025-06-30 | 2 |
| 2025-05-30 | 4 |
| 2025-04-30 | 1 |
| 2025-03-30 | 2 |
| 2025-02-28 | 3 |
| 2025-01-30 | 2 |
| 2024-12-30 | 3 |
| 2024-11-30 | 1 |
| 2024-10-30 | 2 |
| 2024-09-30 | 2 |
| 2024-08-29 | 1 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Catch Themes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 3.1 |
| Versions released | 13 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-23 |
| Added to directory | 2022-07-12 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.9+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| Type | Block theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Axton is a free minimalist block portfolio WordPress theme for full site editing. With the Global Styles feature introduced in WordPress 6.0, you can pick your site color style from Dark or Light color schemes. This block-based theme is best suited for building a portfolio, blog, photography, personal, freelance, startup, and more website to showcase your work. The theme is built in accordance with Full Site Editing features that let you customize your site as per your need. Axton comes with a portfolio layout that lets you showcase your work beautifully. This theme includes a clean design and simple typography that allow you to build an awesome website among others. With the intuitive drag and drop interface, you can start building your content easily using block patterns. There are 15 + different block patterns, 17 FSE Templates, and 9 Template Parts. Some of the block patterns are Header media, Hero Content, Featured Content, Blog Post, 404 Header, Contact Us, Search Header, Footer, Footer Three Column, and Post Header. All of the blocks, block patterns, templates, and template parts in Axton are fully responsive, highly customizable, and adapt to all screen sizes perfectly. Download Axton today and start building your site with blocks!
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Axton?
WordPress.org reports 200+ active installs.
How popular is Axton?
As of September 3, 2026, Axton ranks #3629 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #3583.
When was Axton last updated?
Axton was last updated on June 23, 2026 (version 3.1). It has shipped 13 releases in total.
Who makes Axton?
Axton is developed by Catch Themes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in July 2022.
