Active installs
100+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#7030
Peak #7030
Downloads / day
2
prev 1
Downloads (7d)
9
All-time downloads
434.1K
Days tracked
3
1 day▲ 5
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Esquire currently ranks #7030 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- The latest release, v1.5.1, shipped on Sep 2, 2026 (2 days ago) — release #6 since the theme joined the directory in 2012.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-10 | 2 |
| 2026-07-30 | 1 |
| 2026-06-29 | 1 |
| 2026-05-31 | 1 |
| 2026-04-20 | 1 |
| 2026-03-31 | 1 |
| 2026-02-27 | 1 |
| 2026-01-25 | 1 |
| 2025-12-30 | 1 |
| 2025-11-26 | 1 |
| 2025-10-23 | 1 |
| 2025-09-25 | 1 |
| 2025-08-27 | 1 |
| 2025-07-29 | 1 |
| 2025-06-26 | 1 |
| 2025-05-31 | 1 |
| 2025-04-29 | 1 |
| 2025-03-23 | 1 |
| 2025-02-28 | 1 |
| 2025-01-31 | 1 |
| 2024-12-29 | 1 |
| 2024-11-27 | 1 |
| 2024-10-22 | 1 |
| 2024-09-30 | 1 |
| 2024-08-30 | 1 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Automattic |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.5.1 |
| Versions released | 6 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-02 |
| Added to directory | 2012-02-12 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.2+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-09-02 |
Description
An elegant and bold theme featuring multiple, visually distinct, Post Formats. Designed by Matthew Buchanan and inspired by the art direction of Esquire magazine.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Esquire?
WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs.
How popular is Esquire?
As of September 4, 2026, Esquire ranks #7030 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
When was Esquire last updated?
Esquire was last updated on September 2, 2026 (version 1.5.1). It has shipped 6 releases in total.
Who makes Esquire?
Esquire is developed by Automattic. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in February 2012.
