Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Explore currently ranks #3359 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #3343, first reached on Aug 7, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.2.1, shipped on Aug 12, 2025 (386 days ago) — release #22 since the theme joined the directory in 2016.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-02 | #3359 |
| 2026-08-31 | #3363 |
| 2026-07-31 | #3388 |
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 | 600 |
| 2026-08-31 | 600 |
| 2026-07-31 | 600 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-10 | 2 |
| 2026-07-31 | 3 |
| 2026-06-30 | 3 |
| 2026-05-31 | 3 |
| 2026-04-29 | 2 |
| 2026-03-31 | 3 |
| 2026-02-28 | 1 |
| 2026-01-31 | 4 |
| 2025-12-31 | 2 |
| 2025-11-30 | 4 |
| 2025-10-31 | 7 |
| 2025-09-30 | 5 |
| 2025-08-31 | 6 |
| 2025-07-30 | 4 |
| 2025-06-30 | 4 |
| 2025-05-31 | 6 |
| 2025-04-30 | 6 |
| 2025-03-31 | 2 |
| 2025-02-28 | 3 |
| 2025-01-31 | 9 |
| 2024-12-31 | 7 |
| 2024-11-30 | 3 |
| 2024-10-31 | 5 |
| 2024-09-30 | 11 |
| 2024-08-31 | 6 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | ThemeGrill |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.2.1 |
| Versions released | 22 |
| Last updated | 2025-08-12 |
| Added to directory | 2016-01-23 |
| Requires WordPress | — |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Explore is an incredibly flexible multipurpose responsive theme coded & designed with a lot of care and love.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Explore?
WordPress.org reports 600+ active installs.
How popular is Explore?
As of September 2, 2026, Explore ranks #3359 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #3343.
When was Explore last updated?
Explore was last updated on August 12, 2025 (version 1.2.1). It has shipped 22 releases in total.
Who makes Explore?
Explore is developed by ThemeGrill. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in January 2016.
