Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Brilliant currently ranks #3983 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #3878, first reached on Jul 23, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 400+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- The latest release, v1.2.4, shipped on Jul 12, 2026 (96 days ago) — release #25 since the theme joined the directory in 2017.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #3983 |
| 2026-09-30 | #4047 |
| 2026-08-31 | #3956 |
| 2026-07-31 | #3907 |
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 | 400 |
| 2026-09-30 | 400 |
| 2026-08-31 | 400 |
| 2026-07-31 | 400 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-26 | 1 |
| 2026-08-31 | 3 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1 |
| 2026-06-30 | 1 |
| 2026-05-29 | 1 |
| 2026-04-19 | 1 |
| 2026-03-31 | 1 |
| 2026-02-28 | 1 |
| 2026-01-31 | 1 |
| 2025-12-30 | 1 |
| 2025-11-30 | 1 |
| 2025-10-31 | 2 |
| 2025-09-30 | 1 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | designlabthemes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.2.4 |
| Versions released | 25 |
| Last updated | 2026-07-12 |
| Added to directory | 2017-04-05 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Brilliant is a beautiful and stylish WordPress theme. We built Brilliant with performance, usability, and SEO in mind. It’s fast, lightweight, and fully AMP-compatible. With Brilliant your website will look amazing on all devices to provide a great user experience. It comes with several options to quickly customize your site’s header, upload a custom logo, adjust layouts, change the accent colors, and more.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Brilliant?
WordPress.org reports 400+ active installs.
How popular is Brilliant?
As of October 16, 2026, Brilliant ranks #3983 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #3878.
When was Brilliant last updated?
Brilliant was last updated on July 12, 2026 (version 1.2.4). It has shipped 25 releases in total.
Who makes Brilliant?
Brilliant is developed by designlabthemes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in April 2017.
