Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Chronicle Journal currently ranks #3408 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #3105, first reached on Aug 6, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 60+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- The latest release, v1.1.0, shipped on Aug 21, 2026 (63 days ago) — release #3 since the theme joined the directory in 2025.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-23 | #3408 |
| 2026-09-30 | #3521 |
| 2026-08-31 | #3247 |
| 2026-07-31 | #3237 |
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 | 60 |
| 2026-09-30 | 60 |
| 2026-08-31 | 60 |
| 2026-07-31 | 60 |
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 | 1 |
| 2026-08-31 | 7 |
| 2026-07-26 | 1 |
| 2026-06-30 | 1 |
| 2026-05-31 | 1 |
| 2026-04-30 | 1 |
| 2026-03-31 | 2 |
| 2026-02-28 | 1 |
| 2026-01-31 | 2 |
| 2025-12-31 | 1 |
| 2025-11-30 | 2 |
| 2025-10-31 | 7 |
| 2025-09-30 | 5 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Rolly Bueno |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1.0 |
| Versions released | 3 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-21 |
| Added to directory | 2025-08-31 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| Type | Block theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Chronicle Journal is a modern, block-based WordPress theme designed specifically for journal and news websites. Built with the Full Site Editing (FSE) experience in mind, it combines elegant typography, modern patterns with professional animations to create engaging content experiences.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Chronicle Journal?
WordPress.org reports 60+ active installs.
How popular is Chronicle Journal?
As of October 23, 2026, Chronicle Journal ranks #3408 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #3105.
When was Chronicle Journal last updated?
Chronicle Journal was last updated on August 21, 2026 (version 1.1.0). It has shipped 3 releases in total.
Who makes Chronicle Journal?
Chronicle Journal is developed by Rolly Bueno. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in August 2025.
