Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Basal FSE currently ranks #1386 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1186, first reached on Jul 24, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 500+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- The latest release, v1.4, shipped on May 15, 2026 (154 days ago) — release #5 since the theme joined the directory in 2024.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #1386 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1354 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1305 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1200 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 500 |
| 2026-09-30 | 500 |
| 2026-08-31 | 500 |
| 2026-07-31 | 500 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-22 | 1 |
| 2026-08-31 | 47 |
| 2026-07-31 | 3 |
| 2026-06-30 | 2 |
| 2026-05-31 | 3 |
| 2026-04-29 | 2 |
| 2026-03-31 | 2 |
| 2026-02-28 | 3 |
| 2026-01-31 | 1 |
| 2025-12-31 | 2 |
| 2025-11-30 | 1 |
| 2025-10-31 | 2 |
| 2025-09-30 | 5 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | sinsikha |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.4 |
| Versions released | 5 |
| Last updated | 2026-05-15 |
| Added to directory | 2024-01-18 |
| Requires WordPress | — |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| Type | Block theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Basal FSE is a lightweight starter theme. It can be optimized for page speed and is built with default Gutenberg blocks and patterns. Comes loaded with 6 wonderful patterns and 5 style variations to create your unique website in no time. It is perfect for a minimal, single one page website, a blog, a business website, a portfolio, a construction site, or an education site, blog site, small businesses, startups, law firms and other creative agencies who prefer simple and speed optimized websites. It is a FSE or full site editing experience. Compatible with WooCommerce, contact forms, SEO and translation plugins. Documentation : https://pinnaclethemes.net/themedocumentation/basal-fse-doc/
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Basal FSE?
WordPress.org reports 500+ active installs.
How popular is Basal FSE?
As of October 16, 2026, Basal FSE ranks #1386 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #1186.
When was Basal FSE last updated?
Basal FSE was last updated on May 15, 2026 (version 1.4). It has shipped 5 releases in total.
Who makes Basal FSE?
Basal FSE is developed by sinsikha. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in January 2024.
