Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Basic Starter Dev currently ranks #4612 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #3497, first reached on Jul 23, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.2.4, shipped on Jan 18, 2026 (285 days ago) — release #13 since the theme joined the directory in 2025.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-30 | #4612 |
| 2026-09-30 | #4178 |
| 2026-08-31 | #3816 |
| 2026-07-31 | #3526 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-30 | 30 |
| 2026-09-30 | 40 |
| 2026-08-31 | 40 |
| 2026-07-31 | 40 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-11 | 1 |
| 2026-09-30 | 2 |
| 2026-08-31 | 1 |
| 2026-07-29 | 1 |
| 2026-06-30 | 1 |
| 2026-05-31 | 1 |
| 2026-04-30 | 2 |
| 2026-03-31 | 1 |
| 2026-02-27 | 1 |
| 2026-01-30 | 3 |
| 2025-12-31 | 1 |
| 2025-11-30 | 4 |
| 2025-10-31 | 12 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Kirtikumar Solanki |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.2.4 |
| Versions released | 13 |
| Last updated | 2026-01-18 |
| Added to directory | 2025-10-10 |
| Requires WordPress | — |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
A clean and minimal starter WordPress theme built for easy customization and scalability.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Basic Starter Dev?
WordPress.org reports 30+ active installs.
How popular is Basic Starter Dev?
As of October 30, 2026, Basic Starter Dev ranks #4612 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #3497.
When was Basic Starter Dev last updated?
Basic Starter Dev was last updated on January 18, 2026 (version 1.2.4). It has shipped 13 releases in total.
Who makes Basic Starter Dev?
Basic Starter Dev is developed by Kirtikumar Solanki. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in October 2025.
