Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Cele currently ranks #2633 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #2574, first reached on Aug 29, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 800+ since we began tracking it in August 2026.
- The latest release, v1.31, shipped on Aug 28, 2026 (60 days ago) — release #33 since the theme joined the directory in 2016.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-27 | #2633 |
| 2026-09-30 | #2653 |
| 2026-08-31 | #2586 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-27 | 800 |
| 2026-09-30 | 800 |
| 2026-08-31 | 800 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-28 | 1 |
| 2026-08-31 | 18 |
| 2026-07-23 | 1 |
| 2026-06-29 | 1 |
| 2026-05-30 | 1 |
| 2026-04-30 | 2 |
| 2026-03-30 | 1 |
| 2026-02-26 | 2 |
| 2026-01-31 | 2 |
| 2025-12-31 | 1 |
| 2025-11-30 | 1 |
| 2025-10-31 | 3 |
| 2025-09-29 | 1 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Ben Sibley |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.31 |
| Versions released | 33 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-28 |
| Added to directory | 2016-11-04 |
| Requires WordPress | — |
| Requires PHP | 5.4+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-28 |
Description
Cele is a refreshingly simple and clean theme. It’s been carefully designed to look and perform great across mobile devices, computers, and tablets. Use this responsive blogging theme for a personal journal, podcast, music review site, or even a travel blog. Thanks to the minimalist and professional design, Cele is also appropriate for corporate business blog websites. Cele is also fully compatible with the new Gutenberg post editor. Preview Cele now on desktop, tablets, and mobile with the interactive live demo: https://www.competethemes.com/demos/?theme=cele
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Cele?
WordPress.org reports 800+ active installs.
How popular is Cele?
As of October 27, 2026, Cele ranks #2633 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #2574.
When was Cele last updated?
Cele was last updated on August 28, 2026 (version 1.31). It has shipped 33 releases in total.
Who makes Cele?
Cele is developed by Ben Sibley. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in November 2016.
