Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Core Blog currently ranks #5340 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #5239, first reached on Aug 3, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.0.11, shipped on Jan 26, 2025 (584 days ago) — release #12 since the theme joined the directory in 2021.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-02 | #5340 |
| 2026-08-31 | #5346 |
| 2026-07-31 | #5259 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-02 | 100 |
| 2026-08-31 | 100 |
| 2026-07-31 | 100 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | blogwp |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.11 |
| Versions released | 12 |
| Last updated | 2025-01-26 |
| Added to directory | 2021-08-04 |
| Requires WordPress | — |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
A perect Blog Theme. Core blog is free, personal, elegent wordpress blog theme. Core blog theme having setting in customizer and can check live change of settings. Core blog having topbar header, social icons, sidebar features and many more features. Core blog is a 100% GPL and minimal WordPress blog theme. Also theme is Gutenberg ready. So it will work fie with the latest version of WordPress. Theme is compatible with all blocks and patterns of WordPress. This theme is developed based on customizer settings. You can see the live changes that you have made in customizer. Core blog also comes with added custom widgets for author, featured posts and social icons. It has top level menu, social icons, slider, promotional banner, sidebar option & Masonary layout many more other features. In addition, it has copyright text, go to the top, footer widgets, blog page options, related posts, sidebar, etc. This theme is lightweight and easy to use theme for travel blog, food blog, technology blog and fashion blog or any type of news website. You can also use this theme for personal blog and blogazine sites too. Furthermore, it comes with demo data to make the site like the demo, detailed documentation including video and text, free support via chat and forum. It is developed by the experts WordPress developers so that you will never look for alternatives after using this theme. Try this awesome and carefully crafted theme today.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Core Blog?
WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs.
How popular is Core Blog?
As of September 2, 2026, Core Blog ranks #5340 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #5239.
When was Core Blog last updated?
Core Blog was last updated on January 26, 2025 (version 1.0.11). It has shipped 12 releases in total.
Who makes Core Blog?
Core Blog is developed by blogwp. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in August 2021.
