Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Fernlight currently ranks #1318 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #500, first reached on Sep 13, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.2.62, shipped on Oct 10, 2026 (13 days ago) — release #15 since the theme joined the directory in 2026.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-23 | #1318 |
| 2026-09-30 | #951 |
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Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-23 | 20 |
| 2026-09-30 | 20 |
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Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-30 | 2 |
| 2026-08-31 | 14 |
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Details
| Author | softseasdigital |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.2.62 |
| Versions released | 15 |
| Last updated | 2026-10-10 |
| Added to directory | 2026-08-29 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.7+ |
| Requires PHP | 8.0+ |
| Type | Block theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-09-13 |
Description
A calm, editorial block theme for writers and slow-living blogs. A curated palette, serif/sans typography, a consistent spacing scale via theme.json, a clean long-form reading experience, and multiple style variations. Full-site-editing ready.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Fernlight?
WordPress.org reports 20+ active installs.
How popular is Fernlight?
As of October 23, 2026, Fernlight ranks #1318 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #500.
When was Fernlight last updated?
Fernlight was last updated on October 10, 2026 (version 1.2.62). It has shipped 15 releases in total.
Who makes Fernlight?
Fernlight is developed by softseasdigital. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in August 2026.
