Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Brigsby currently ranks #5008 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #4841, first reached on Jul 23, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 300+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- The latest release, v1.12.2, shipped on Jun 9, 2026 (143 days ago) — release #97 since the theme joined the directory in 2016.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-30 | #5008 |
| 2026-09-30 | #5000 |
| 2026-08-31 | #4909 |
| 2026-07-31 | #4870 |
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 | 300 |
| 2026-09-30 | 300 |
| 2026-08-31 | 300 |
| 2026-07-31 | 300 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-23 | 4 |
| 2026-09-29 | 1 |
| 2026-08-31 | 2 |
| 2026-07-30 | 2 |
| 2026-06-30 | 1 |
| 2026-05-31 | 1 |
| 2026-04-28 | 1 |
| 2026-03-31 | 2 |
| 2026-02-28 | 3 |
| 2026-01-31 | 2 |
| 2025-12-31 | 1 |
| 2025-11-30 | 1 |
| 2025-10-31 | 1 |
| 2025-09-30 | 4 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | wpHoot |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.12.2 |
| Versions released | 97 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-09 |
| Added to directory | 2016-11-27 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Fast, Spacious, SEO friendly, Responsive theme for writers, local business, personal website blogging, church, state, college, university, travel, education and much more. Brigsby is a pixel perfect design theme with very flexible layout and numerous customization options. It is SEO friendly with featured image supports and custom colors. Fast loading and light weight theme with a clean white and minimal design. Compatible with all major plugins like Jetpack, WooCommerce, Contact Form 7, Google Maps Press, Page Builder etc. Theme support is available at https://wphoot.com/support/ You can also check out the theme instructions at https://wphoot.com/support/brigsby/ and demo at https://demo.wphoot.com/brigsby/ for a closer look.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Brigsby?
WordPress.org reports 300+ active installs.
How popular is Brigsby?
As of October 30, 2026, Brigsby ranks #5008 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #4841.
When was Brigsby last updated?
Brigsby was last updated on June 9, 2026 (version 1.12.2). It has shipped 97 releases in total.
Who makes Brigsby?
Brigsby is developed by wpHoot. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in November 2016.
