Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Barbel currently ranks #5164 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #4769, first reached on Jul 25, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.0.1, shipped on Jun 29, 2026 (125 days ago) — release #2 since the theme joined the directory in 2024.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-31 | #5164 |
| 2026-09-30 | #5125 |
| 2026-08-31 | #5001 |
| 2026-07-31 | #4822 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-31 | 70 |
| 2026-09-30 | 70 |
| 2026-08-31 | 70 |
| 2026-07-31 | 80 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-30 | 3 |
| 2026-09-30 | 1 |
| 2026-08-31 | 17 |
| 2026-07-29 | 1 |
| 2026-06-30 | 24 |
| 2026-04-22 | 1 |
| 2026-03-25 | 1 |
| 2026-02-28 | 1 |
| 2026-01-30 | 1 |
| 2025-12-19 | 1 |
| 2025-11-29 | 2 |
| 2025-10-30 | 1 |
| 2025-09-28 | 1 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | wowsthemes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.1 |
| Versions released | 2 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-29 |
| Added to directory | 2024-03-14 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ |
| Type | Block theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Barbel is a block based Wwwows WordPress theme with full site editing features. Check the theme demos at wwwows.com. Barbel has a minimalist, dark style and design for portfolio, business or any other content. The theme is multipurpose, so if You like the style, You can use it to represent Your art, business, an event, show Your portfolio, start a blog, start a webshop and sell Your products etc. The theme is responsive so looks good on almost every devices. You can setup multiple header styles, navigation styles and layouts. The demo on the theme page uses the Barbel Premium child theme also. The premium version has extra features for WooCommerce, unique blocks, effects, additional and full page templates etc. You can find a documentation with an install guide and a tutorials at wwwows.com/docs.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Barbel?
WordPress.org reports 70+ active installs.
How popular is Barbel?
As of October 31, 2026, Barbel ranks #5164 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #4769.
When was Barbel last updated?
Barbel was last updated on June 29, 2026 (version 1.0.1). It has shipped 2 releases in total.
Who makes Barbel?
Barbel is developed by wowsthemes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in March 2024.
