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Chaplin Classic

by Anders Norén

5★ (36 ratings)  ·  Current rank #845

Active installs
2K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#845
Peak #845
Downloads / day
22
prev 29
Downloads (7d)
997
All-time downloads
159.7K
Days tracked
70
1 day▲ 8
7 days▲ 7
30 days▲ 29
90 days

Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data

  • Chaplin currently ranks #845 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
  • Active installs have held steady at 2K+ since we began tracking it in June 2026.
  • It is averaging 39 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 996% versus the month before (4/day).
  • The latest release, v2.6.9, shipped on Aug 26, 2026 (5 days ago) — release #91 since the theme joined the directory in 2019.

Ranking history

Ranking history — data table
DateRanking history
2026-08-31#845
2026-07-31#877
2026-06-30#899

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Active installs

Active installs — data table
DateActive installs
2026-08-312,000
2026-07-312,000
2026-06-302,000

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Downloads per day

Downloads per day — data table
DateDownloads per day
2026-08-3022
2026-07-314
2026-06-303
2026-05-314
2026-04-304
2026-03-311
2026-02-283
2026-01-313
2025-12-315
2025-11-305
2025-10-314
2025-09-309
2025-08-317
2025-07-3110
2025-06-306

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Details

AuthorAnders Norén
Current version2.6.9
Versions released91
Last updated2026-08-26
Added to directory2019-07-01
Requires WordPress
Requires PHP5.4+
TypeClassic theme
First tracked here2026-06-23
Block editor stylesBlogCustom backgroundCustom colorsCustom logoCustom menuEditor styleFeatured imagesFooter widgetsFull width templateGrid layoutOne columnPortfolioSticky postTheme optionsThreaded commentsTranslation readyWide blocks

Description

Chaplin is a feature-packed and developer friendly WordPress theme that gives you full control over the fonts and colors on your site. It is built from the ground-up with the new Block Editor in mind, and makes it easy to create good looking layouts on both posts and pages. This flexibility makes Chaplin suitable for pretty much any type of website, including business sites and portfolios. All of the fonts and colors in the theme can be easily modified within the Customizer, allowing you to create a unique look and feel for your site in less than a minute. All fonts on Google Fonts are supported, and you can choose one of the ten included color schemes or build one from scratch. Any changes you make to the fonts and colors are reflected in the editor styles for both the Block Editor and the Classic Editor, so you always have a good idea of the end result when you create your content. Chaplin also includes a cover template with a hero image (pictured in the screenshot), infinite scroll on archive pages, settings for what post meta to display on archive pages and single posts, custom logo support, two widget areas, a search overlay, full-width templates, a sticky header option, a social menu with icons, author bio, breadcrumbs, a responsive design, a lightweight construction to ensure quick load times, support for Jetpack Portfolio and CoBlocks, child theme friendly code, and much more. Demo: https://chaplin.andersnoren.se

Frequently asked questions

How many websites use Chaplin?

WordPress.org reports 2K+ active installs.

How popular is Chaplin?

As of August 31, 2026, Chaplin ranks #845 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.

When was Chaplin last updated?

Chaplin was last updated on August 26, 2026 (version 2.6.9). It has shipped 91 releases in total.

Who makes Chaplin?

Chaplin is developed by Anders Norén. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in July 2019.