Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Gambit currently ranks #1411 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1391, first reached on Aug 23, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 1K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- The latest release, v2.1.3, shipped on Jun 14, 2026 (124 days ago) — release #50 since the theme joined the directory in 2016.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #1411 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1409 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1415 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1420 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 1,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 1,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 1,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-25 | 1 |
| 2026-08-31 | 9 |
| 2026-07-31 | 5 |
| 2026-06-30 | 7 |
| 2026-05-31 | 2 |
| 2026-04-30 | 1 |
| 2026-03-31 | 2 |
| 2026-02-28 | 6 |
| 2026-01-31 | 3 |
| 2025-12-31 | 14 |
| 2025-11-30 | 5 |
| 2025-10-31 | 3 |
| 2025-09-30 | 4 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | ThemeZee |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.1.3 |
| Versions released | 50 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-14 |
| Added to directory | 2016-11-04 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.2+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Gambit is a complex and highly flexible WordPress theme perfectly suited for any news, magazine or blog website. It features several different layout options, two sidebars and a stunning featured post slider. The easy to use Magazine Homepage template allows you to create a powerful online magazine in just a few minutes.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Gambit?
WordPress.org reports 1K+ active installs.
How popular is Gambit?
As of October 16, 2026, Gambit ranks #1411 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #1391.
When was Gambit last updated?
Gambit was last updated on June 14, 2026 (version 2.1.3). It has shipped 50 releases in total.
Who makes Gambit?
Gambit is developed by ThemeZee. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in November 2016.
