Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Circles WP currently ranks #6613 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #6587, first reached on Aug 27, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.0.9, shipped on May 29, 2025 (460 days ago) — release #9 since the theme joined the directory in 2024.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | #6613 |
| 2026-08-31 | #6610 |
| 2026-07-31 | #6774 |
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Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | 20 |
| 2026-08-31 | 20 |
| 2026-07-31 | 20 |
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Downloads per day
Details
| Author | Hans-Gerd Gerhards |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.9 |
| Versions released | 9 |
| Last updated | 2025-05-29 |
| Added to directory | 2024-11-13 |
| Requires WordPress | — |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| Type | Block theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Circles WP is a clean, flexible, fast and accessibility-ready block theme. Its default look is a stylish white on black background color scheme with an orange circle in background and lexend font (a sans-serif typography). It is possible to easily change the background graphic in code-editor. Detailed instructions can be found on the following page: https://haurand.com/circles-wp-developing-a-block-theme/ 10 Circles WP with different colors are supplied in the assetsimages folder as SVG graphics. Circles WP is built from the ground up for flexibility. It includes ten different theme styles to choose from, and different block patterns that you can use to quickly create unique page layouts. If you use the “Blank Page” template, the theme can also be used on websites with lots of photos. Another alternative is to delete the background graphic for the group block or to use a more subtle color for a circle. This great flexibility characterizes the theme.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Circles WP?
WordPress.org reports 20+ active installs.
How popular is Circles WP?
As of September 1, 2026, Circles WP ranks #6613 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #6587.
When was Circles WP last updated?
Circles WP was last updated on May 29, 2025 (version 1.0.9). It has shipped 9 releases in total.
Who makes Circles WP?
Circles WP is developed by Hans-Gerd Gerhards. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in November 2024.
