Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Brute currently ranks #1127 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1121, first reached on Sep 28, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 400+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- The latest release, v1.1.1, shipped on Sep 14, 2026 (39 days ago) — release #2 since the theme joined the directory in 2024.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-23 | #1127 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1131 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1136 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1138 |
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 | 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 | 3 |
| 2026-08-29 | 2 |
| 2026-07-30 | 3 |
| 2026-06-25 | 2 |
| 2026-05-29 | 3 |
| 2026-04-29 | 1 |
| 2026-03-30 | 1 |
| 2026-02-28 | 1 |
| 2026-01-31 | 1 |
| 2025-12-30 | 2 |
| 2025-11-30 | 1 |
| 2025-10-31 | 1 |
| 2025-09-30 | 2 |
| 2025-08-30 | 1 |
| 2025-07-31 | 1 |
| 2025-06-25 | 3 |
| 2025-05-31 | 2 |
| 2025-04-29 | 3 |
| 2025-03-31 | 2 |
| 2025-02-28 | 7 |
| 2025-01-31 | 1 |
| 2024-12-31 | 4 |
| 2024-11-30 | 7 |
| 2024-10-31 | 7 |
| 2024-09-30 | 9 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Automattic |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1.1 |
| Versions released | 2 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-14 |
| Added to directory | 2024-09-15 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.7+ |
| Type | Block theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Brute is a theme design inspired by the Brutalist concepts of the homonymous Architectural movement. It aims to be harsh, honest, utilitarian, and useful. It is a good portfolio pick for architects, design studios, and creative organizations.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Brute?
WordPress.org reports 400+ active installs.
How popular is Brute?
As of October 23, 2026, Brute ranks #1127 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #1121.
When was Brute last updated?
Brute was last updated on September 14, 2026 (version 1.1.1). It has shipped 2 releases in total.
Who makes Brute?
Brute is developed by Automattic. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in September 2024.
