Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- BuddyX currently ranks #442 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #432, first reached on Aug 21, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 3K+ since we began tracking it in June 2026.
- It is averaging 64 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 12% versus the month before (73/day).
- The latest release, v5.1.8, shipped on Oct 2, 2026 (16 days ago) — release #114 since the theme joined the directory in 2020.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | #442 |
| 2026-09-30 | #444 |
| 2026-08-31 | #440 |
| 2026-07-31 | #459 |
| 2026-06-30 | #475 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | 3,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 3,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 3,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 3,000 |
| 2026-06-30 | 3,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 39 |
| 2026-09-30 | 30 |
| 2026-08-31 | 85 |
| 2026-07-31 | 48 |
| 2026-06-30 | 528 |
| 2026-05-31 | 33 |
| 2026-04-30 | 39 |
| 2026-03-31 | 39 |
| 2026-02-28 | 40 |
| 2026-01-31 | 29 |
| 2025-12-31 | 30 |
| 2025-11-30 | 40 |
| 2025-10-31 | 71 |
| 2025-09-30 | 55 |
| 2025-08-31 | 38 |
| 2025-07-31 | 60 |
| 2025-06-30 | 47 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | wbcomdesigns |
|---|---|
| Current version | 5.1.8 |
| Versions released | 114 |
| Last updated | 2026-10-02 |
| Added to directory | 2020-10-29 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.5+ |
| Requires PHP | 8.1+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-06-23 |
Description
BuddyX is an editorial-grade WordPress theme with a designer pattern library - 27 plug-and-play block patterns (hero, about, services, testimonials, pricing, FAQ, CTA, footer, query) composed from core blocks only. Self-hosted Inter and Newsreader fonts, fluid 8-step type scale, semantic color tokens (base / contrast / accent / surface) with WCAG AA contrast, Light and Editorial style variations, and full BuddyPress / WooCommerce / LearnDash compatibility. Hybrid FSE: classic templates plus theme.json design tokens editable in Site Editor. Lightweight, responsive, RTL- and translation-ready, accessibility-audited.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use BuddyX?
WordPress.org reports 3K+ active installs.
How popular is BuddyX?
As of October 18, 2026, BuddyX ranks #442 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #432.
When was BuddyX last updated?
BuddyX was last updated on October 2, 2026 (version 5.1.8). It has shipped 114 releases in total.
Who makes BuddyX?
BuddyX is developed by wbcomdesigns. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in October 2020.
