Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Elegant Writer currently ranks #1875 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1758, first reached on Aug 1, 2026.
- The latest release, v2.1, shipped on Feb 1, 2026 (213 days ago) — release #3 since the theme joined the directory in 2023.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-02 | #1875 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1870 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1761 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-02 | 300 |
| 2026-08-31 | 300 |
| 2026-07-31 | 400 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | Superb |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.1 |
| Versions released | 3 |
| Last updated | 2026-02-01 |
| Added to directory | 2023-10-01 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 4.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Elegant Writer is a responsive WordPress personal blog, influencer and newspaper theme for WordPress. The theme's elegant and minimalistic look makes it an attractive choice for bloggers and writers who aim to have a user-friendly and modern website. It's created to work well with any sort of niche but has designs particular for: food, lifestyle, fashion, travel, and review websites. The theme is fast and fully search engine optimized (SEO friendly) which is perfect if you want to monetize your website through affiliate programs or Google AdSense. It works perfectly as a photography portfolio, eCommerce shop or business website as well. The theme is beginner friendly and easy to get started with. You can add your Social Media links in the header for Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitch or any other SoMe Platform. It comes with a lot of customization and works with popular plugins such as Elementor, Beaver Builder, Brizy, WooCommerce, Contact Form 7, Visual Composer, SiteOrigin and Divi. Elegant Writer is fully GDPR compliant. Whether you're creating a personal minimalist blog or a big influencer brand this theme works. Elegant Writer is a perfect theme for bloggers, content creators and Creators Of Tomorrow contestants.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Elegant Writer?
WordPress.org reports 300+ active installs.
How popular is Elegant Writer?
As of September 2, 2026, Elegant Writer ranks #1875 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #1758.
When was Elegant Writer last updated?
Elegant Writer was last updated on February 1, 2026 (version 2.1). It has shipped 3 releases in total.
Who makes Elegant Writer?
Elegant Writer is developed by Superb. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in October 2023.
