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· Current rank #1144
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Big Chill currently ranks #1144 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- The latest release, v1.0.14, shipped on Jul 20, 2026 (42 days ago) — release #15 since the theme joined the directory in 2022.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | #1144 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1226 |
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Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 800 |
| 2026-07-31 | 800 |
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Downloads per day
Details
| Author | bwilson753 |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.14 |
| Versions released | 15 |
| Last updated | 2026-07-20 |
| Added to directory | 2022-12-06 |
| Requires WordPress | — |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Visit bigbobnetwork.com/BigMedia/. The Big Chill theme is a dark theme highlighted with blacklight. It coordinates the power of block patterns with the power of the customizer. It has been designed to give users more page options with more versatility across different viewports. It is written so that users will be able to get started fast and grow their websites over time while making the fewest choices necessary. It is designed to give your users easy access to navigation controls and provides strict styling standards so that you can focus on pushing out your content. From small menus to large menus to scroll arrows to menus that can be extended into the sidebar and collapsed into the pop out menu for mobile navigation, the Big Chill theme will allow you to create a site where your users will never get lost and will always be able to find what they’re looking for. This theme features maximizing the use of images and videos as a way to give your site a unique look. It does this by creating a layout that adapts well to a variety of different header videos (including YouTube videos) and header images as well as background images and videos. Everything is designed with mobile compatibility in mind. Users may find that they can create a unique look by just uploading a video and a few images. It includes four sticky sidebars and multiple sticky navbar options and a slide panel menu for mobile browsers as well as multiple Gutenberg block extensions, block patterns, and block variations, and it has the ability to set menus and widgets in three different locations. Whether you’re interested in black, white, yellow, bubble pink, blood red, or puke green, the Big Chill theme provides multiple color palettes to get your site to match your message. In addition, it provides opacity range bars, so your background images don’t go to waste, but your text readability won’t be compromised. It also gives you access to the Google fonts free online library, so you can access the coolest classic fonts or the newest and latest hits. To see a demo and instructions, please visit bigbobnetwork.com/BigMedia/.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Big Chill?
WordPress.org reports 800+ active installs.
How popular is Big Chill?
As of August 31, 2026, Big Chill ranks #1144 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
When was Big Chill last updated?
Big Chill was last updated on July 20, 2026 (version 1.0.14). It has shipped 15 releases in total.
Who makes Big Chill?
Big Chill is developed by bwilson753. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in December 2022.
