Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- BlogNoir currently ranks #850 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #397, first reached on Sep 3, 2026.
- Active installs grew from 20+ when we started tracking it in September 2026 to 50+ today — it crossed the 50+ mark around October 2026.
- It is averaging 4 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 37% versus the month before (6/day).
- The latest release, v1.0.2, shipped on Oct 13, 2026 (10 days ago) — release #3 since the theme joined the directory in 2026.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-23 | #850 |
| 2026-09-30 | #733 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-23 | 50 |
| 2026-09-30 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-22 | 3 |
| 2026-09-30 | 2 |
| 2026-08-31 | 11 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | unitedtheme |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.2 |
| Versions released | 3 |
| Last updated | 2026-10-13 |
| Added to directory | 2026-08-19 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.5+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-09-03 |
Description
BlogNoir is a minimal, clean, and feature-rich WordPress blog theme designed for effortless idea sharing and engaging content publishing. With its modern layout, distraction-free design, and responsive experience, BlogNoir puts your content front and center. Perfect for personal blogs, writers, creators, bloggers, and anyone looking to share ideas, stories, opinions, and experiences online. BlogNoir combines simplicity with useful features, making it easy to create a professional-looking blog without unnecessary complexity.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use BlogNoir?
WordPress.org reports 50+ active installs.
How popular is BlogNoir?
As of October 23, 2026, BlogNoir ranks #850 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #397.
When was BlogNoir last updated?
BlogNoir was last updated on October 13, 2026 (version 1.0.2). It has shipped 3 releases in total.
Who makes BlogNoir?
BlogNoir is developed by unitedtheme. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in August 2026.
