Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Donovan currently ranks #194 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #189, first reached on Oct 1, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 9K+ since we began tracking it in June 2026.
- It is averaging 27 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 27% versus the month before (37/day).
- The latest release, v1.9.4, shipped on Aug 6, 2026 (71 days ago) — release #40 since the theme joined the directory in 2018.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #194 |
| 2026-09-30 | #191 |
| 2026-08-31 | #205 |
| 2026-07-31 | #210 |
| 2026-06-30 | #215 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 9,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 9,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 9,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 9,000 |
| 2026-06-30 | 9,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | 23 |
| 2026-09-30 | 21 |
| 2026-08-31 | 52 |
| 2026-07-31 | 25 |
| 2026-06-30 | 35 |
| 2026-05-31 | 11 |
| 2026-04-30 | 19 |
| 2026-03-31 | 19 |
| 2026-02-28 | 22 |
| 2026-01-31 | 28 |
| 2025-12-31 | 63 |
| 2025-11-30 | 17 |
| 2025-10-31 | 13 |
| 2025-09-30 | 14 |
| 2025-08-31 | 10 |
| 2025-07-31 | 19 |
| 2025-06-30 | 16 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | ThemeZee |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.9.4 |
| Versions released | 40 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-06 |
| Added to directory | 2018-04-04 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.2+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-06-07 |
Description
Donovan is a flexible, yet easy-to-use blogging theme with a clean and modern design. It features an elegant mobile-first design, three different blog layouts and extensive post settings. Donovan is perfect for your personal blog or for any content-focused website.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Donovan?
WordPress.org reports 9K+ active installs.
How popular is Donovan?
As of October 16, 2026, Donovan ranks #194 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #189.
When was Donovan last updated?
Donovan was last updated on August 6, 2026 (version 1.9.4). It has shipped 40 releases in total.
Who makes Donovan?
Donovan is developed by ThemeZee. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in April 2018.
