Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- DarkElements currently ranks #4955 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #4760, first reached on Jul 26, 2026.
- The latest release, v7.9, shipped on Mar 31, 2025 (571 days ago) — release #70 since the theme joined the directory in 2014.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-23 | #4955 |
| 2026-09-30 | #4924 |
| 2026-08-31 | #4802 |
| 2026-07-31 | #4801 |
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 | 300 |
| 2026-09-30 | 300 |
| 2026-08-31 | 300 |
| 2026-07-31 | 300 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-22 | 6 |
| 2026-09-29 | 2 |
| 2026-08-28 | 1 |
| 2026-07-27 | 1 |
| 2026-06-30 | 1 |
| 2026-05-28 | 1 |
| 2026-04-30 | 1 |
| 2026-03-30 | 2 |
| 2026-02-28 | 1 |
| 2026-01-30 | 2 |
| 2025-12-29 | 1 |
| 2025-11-30 | 1 |
| 2025-10-31 | 2 |
| 2025-09-29 | 2 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Guido |
|---|---|
| Current version | 7.9 |
| Versions released | 70 |
| Last updated | 2025-03-31 |
| Added to directory | 2014-12-17 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.2+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
DarkElements is a lightweight and mobile friendly WordPress theme. Multiple widget areas are included. For theme settings go to the Customizer in your dashboard.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use DarkElements?
WordPress.org reports 300+ active installs.
How popular is DarkElements?
As of October 23, 2026, DarkElements ranks #4955 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #4760.
When was DarkElements last updated?
DarkElements was last updated on March 31, 2025 (version 7.9). It has shipped 70 releases in total.
Who makes DarkElements?
DarkElements is developed by Guido. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in December 2014.
