Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- DarkOrange currently ranks #7952 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #7721, first reached on Jul 23, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 90+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- The latest release, v8.7, shipped on Mar 31, 2025 (576 days ago) — release #78 since the theme joined the directory in 2013.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-28 | #7952 |
| 2026-09-30 | #7917 |
| 2026-08-31 | #7788 |
| 2026-07-31 | #7737 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-28 | 90 |
| 2026-09-30 | 90 |
| 2026-08-31 | 90 |
| 2026-07-31 | 90 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-25 | 2 |
| 2026-09-25 | 1 |
| 2026-08-26 | 2 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1 |
| 2026-06-28 | 1 |
| 2026-05-26 | 1 |
| 2026-04-26 | 1 |
| 2026-03-30 | 1 |
| 2026-02-27 | 2 |
| 2026-01-31 | 1 |
| 2025-12-30 | 1 |
| 2025-11-29 | 1 |
| 2025-10-21 | 1 |
| 2025-09-24 | 1 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Guido |
|---|---|
| Current version | 8.7 |
| Versions released | 78 |
| Last updated | 2025-03-31 |
| Added to directory | 2013-12-11 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.2+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
DarkOrange is a lightweight and mobile friendly WordPress theme. A post and page template with or without sidebar is included, as well as multiple widget areas. For theme settings go to the Customizer in your dashboard.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use DarkOrange?
WordPress.org reports 90+ active installs.
How popular is DarkOrange?
As of October 28, 2026, DarkOrange ranks #7952 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #7721.
When was DarkOrange last updated?
DarkOrange was last updated on March 31, 2025 (version 8.7). It has shipped 78 releases in total.
Who makes DarkOrange?
DarkOrange is developed by Guido. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in December 2013.
