Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Eksell currently ranks #2021 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #2002, first reached on Aug 27, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.9.7, shipped on Aug 26, 2026 (8 days ago) — release #43 since the theme joined the directory in 2021.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-03 | #2021 |
| 2026-08-31 | #2002 |
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Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-03 | 600 |
| 2026-08-31 | 600 |
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Downloads per day
Details
| Author | Anders Norén |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.9.7 |
| Versions released | 43 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-26 |
| Added to directory | 2021-03-22 |
| Requires WordPress | — |
| Requires PHP | 5.4+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-26 |
Description
Eksell is a feature-rich portfolio and blog theme, with deep support for the block editor and full color settings. It includes extensive block styles and multiple prebuilt block patterns, and it styles the block editor to match the front-end of your site so you always have a good idea of what the end result will look like when you’re creating your content. Visitors can filter your posts and Jetpack Portfolio items without reloading the page with the lazyloading category filter, and full color settings in the Customizer give you easy control over all of the colors used in the theme, including the option to set a separate dark mode color scheme for devices that support it. Eksell also features a Blank Canvas page template that only outputs the content you add in the block editor, infinite scroll on archive pages, an optional search overlay, a sticky header setting, a social menu with icons, a footer menu, custom logo support, options for what post meta to display, support for the Block Templates editor, a lightweight construction for fast load times, and developer friendly code. Demo: https://eksell.andersnoren.se
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Eksell?
WordPress.org reports 600+ active installs.
How popular is Eksell?
As of September 3, 2026, Eksell ranks #2021 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #2002.
When was Eksell last updated?
Eksell was last updated on August 26, 2026 (version 1.9.7). It has shipped 43 releases in total.
Who makes Eksell?
Eksell is developed by Anders Norén. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in March 2021.
