Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Chosen currently ranks #1305 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1295, first reached on Oct 10, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.52, shipped on Aug 28, 2026 (49 days ago) — release #57 since the theme joined the directory in 2015.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #1305 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1312 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1330 |
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 | 2,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 2,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 2,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-25 | 9 |
| 2026-08-31 | 55 |
| 2026-07-30 | 3 |
| 2026-06-30 | 5 |
| 2026-05-30 | 4 |
| 2026-04-30 | 2 |
| 2026-03-31 | 3 |
| 2026-02-28 | 2 |
| 2026-01-31 | 2 |
| 2025-12-31 | 5 |
| 2025-11-30 | 3 |
| 2025-10-31 | 5 |
| 2025-09-30 | 2 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Ben Sibley |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.52 |
| Versions released | 57 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-28 |
| Added to directory | 2015-10-29 |
| Requires WordPress | — |
| Requires PHP | 5.4+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-28 |
Description
Chosen is a bold and minimalist theme for publishers who want to get their visitors' attention and keep it. Present your best content in a simple, uncluttered fashion on phones, tablets, and desktop computers with Chosen. Use Chosen to start a blog, magazine, or news site in any niche: fashion, business, gaming, food, travel. As a free theme, you can use Chosen for as many sites as you want. It can even be used for video, podcasts, and personal resumes. Now with WooCommerce support, you can also add an eCommerce store to your website. Chosen is also fully compatible with the new Gutenberg post editor. Preview Chosen now on desktop, tablets, and mobile devices with the interactive live demo: https://www.competethemes.com/demos/?theme=chosen
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Chosen?
WordPress.org reports 2K+ active installs.
How popular is Chosen?
As of October 16, 2026, Chosen ranks #1305 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #1295.
When was Chosen last updated?
Chosen was last updated on August 28, 2026 (version 1.52). It has shipped 57 releases in total.
Who makes Chosen?
Chosen is developed by Ben Sibley. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in October 2015.
