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5★ (1 ratings) · Current rank #4138
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- ElegantWriting currently ranks #4138 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #4049, first reached on Aug 9, 2026.
- The latest release, v5.8, shipped on Jun 7, 2026 (89 days ago) — release #38 since the theme joined the directory in 2018.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-04 | #4138 |
| 2026-08-31 | #4117 |
| 2026-07-31 | #4084 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-04 | 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
Details
| Author | Superb |
|---|---|
| Current version | 5.8 |
| Versions released | 38 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-07 |
| Added to directory | 2018-06-05 |
| Requires WordPress | — |
| Requires PHP | 4.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Elegant Writing is a clean and creative blog theme for writers and bloggers. The theme is responsive, it is fully compatible with mobile phones, desktop computers, and tablets such as iPads. The WordPress theme has a full-width multi purpose design that is minimal and simple. The readability is optimized through great typography. You can use it as a newspaper or magazine where you post your news about your personal life, food, entertainment, gaming, or anything else. Page builders work fine with the theme, and since it's full width by default you can create a landing page or one page easily to visualize your business, agency, or consultant company. Since we have made it useful for companies too we have of course spent a lot of time optimizing the SEO (search engine optimization) and load time, so when your visitors load your site, they will have a great experience. There is also lots of space for ads such as AdSense and other ads programs, through a lot of widget opportunities.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use ElegantWriting?
WordPress.org reports 300+ active installs.
How popular is ElegantWriting?
As of September 4, 2026, ElegantWriting ranks #4138 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #4049.
When was ElegantWriting last updated?
ElegantWriting was last updated on June 7, 2026 (version 5.8). It has shipped 38 releases in total.
Who makes ElegantWriting?
ElegantWriting is developed by Superb. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in June 2018.
