Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Darcie Light currently ranks #4936 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #4626, first reached on Jul 24, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 100+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- The latest release, v2.2, shipped on May 25, 2026 (158 days ago) — release #8 since the theme joined the directory in 2023.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-30 | #4936 |
| 2026-09-30 | #4907 |
| 2026-08-31 | #4730 |
| 2026-07-31 | #4701 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-30 | 100 |
| 2026-09-30 | 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
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-23 | 1 |
| 2026-09-30 | 1 |
| 2026-08-31 | 3 |
| 2026-07-30 | 1 |
| 2026-06-30 | 1 |
| 2026-05-30 | 1 |
| 2026-04-27 | 2 |
| 2026-03-29 | 1 |
| 2026-02-28 | 1 |
| 2026-01-31 | 1 |
| 2025-12-30 | 1 |
| 2025-11-30 | 2 |
| 2025-10-31 | 2 |
| 2025-09-30 | 2 |
| 2025-08-31 | 1 |
| 2025-07-31 | 3 |
| 2025-06-30 | 4 |
| 2025-05-30 | 3 |
| 2025-04-27 | 3 |
| 2025-03-31 | 4 |
| 2025-02-28 | 1 |
| 2025-01-30 | 1 |
| 2024-12-31 | 3 |
| 2024-11-30 | 1 |
| 2024-10-28 | 2 |
| 2024-09-30 | 2 |
| 2024-08-31 | 2 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Catch Themes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.2 |
| Versions released | 8 |
| Last updated | 2026-05-25 |
| Added to directory | 2023-02-17 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.9+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Darcie Light is a free light photography WordPress theme that comes with a light color scheme. This theme is ideal for photographers, photo bloggers, freelancers, and other creative photographic-centric websites. It is a fully responsive theme that looks awesome on all screen sizes. This innovative theme will enhance every aspect of your page which provides an extremely user-friendly interface with easy navigation. This theme is a child theme of Darcie Pro. Darcie Pro is a Dark Music WordPress theme. The parent theme is an all-rounder theme, however, Darcie Light focuses on the photography website with a light color scheme and photography features. Our new Light Photography theme, Darcie Light includes powerful features, sections, and minimal design. Moreover, the theme is Translation Ready as well. Features like Featured Content, Featured Slider, Hero Content, Layout Options, Portfolio, Services, Stats, Testimonials, and many more are included in the theme. Darcie Light is the one if you want to grow your photography business. All the features are easy to customize and fully responsive. You can use this theme to build a stunning photography website. For more information, check out Theme Instructions at https://catchthemes.com/themes/darcie-light/#theme-instructions and Demo at https://catchthemes.com/demo/darcie/
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Darcie Light?
WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs.
How popular is Darcie Light?
As of October 30, 2026, Darcie Light ranks #4936 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #4626.
When was Darcie Light last updated?
Darcie Light was last updated on May 25, 2026 (version 2.2). It has shipped 8 releases in total.
Who makes Darcie Light?
Darcie Light is developed by Catch Themes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in February 2023.
