Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Geologist currently ranks #3378 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #3206, first reached on Aug 10, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 300+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- The latest release, v1.0.49, shipped on Sep 14, 2026 (32 days ago) — release #29 since the theme joined the directory in 2021.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #3378 |
| 2026-09-30 | #3441 |
| 2026-08-31 | #3295 |
| 2026-07-31 | #3289 |
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 | 300 |
| 2026-09-30 | 200 |
| 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
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-23 | 4 |
| 2026-08-30 | 1 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1 |
| 2026-06-27 | 1 |
| 2026-05-29 | 1 |
| 2026-04-23 | 2 |
| 2026-03-31 | 1 |
| 2026-02-28 | 1 |
| 2026-01-31 | 2 |
| 2025-12-31 | 3 |
| 2025-11-30 | 2 |
| 2025-10-31 | 1 |
| 2025-09-30 | 1 |
| 2025-08-29 | 2 |
| 2025-07-31 | 1 |
| 2025-06-30 | 1 |
| 2025-05-30 | 1 |
| 2025-04-30 | 1 |
| 2025-03-31 | 1 |
| 2025-02-28 | 2 |
| 2025-01-30 | 1 |
| 2024-12-31 | 1 |
| 2024-11-29 | 2 |
| 2024-10-31 | 1 |
| 2024-09-30 | 1 |
| 2024-08-29 | 2 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Automattic |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.49 |
| Versions released | 29 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-14 |
| Added to directory | 2021-10-22 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.7+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.7+ |
| Type | Block theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Geologist is a streamlined theme for modern bloggers. It consists of a simple single column of posts, paired with a sophisticated color palette and beautiful sans-serif typography.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Geologist?
WordPress.org reports 300+ active installs.
How popular is Geologist?
As of October 16, 2026, Geologist ranks #3378 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #3206.
When was Geologist last updated?
Geologist was last updated on September 14, 2026 (version 1.0.49). It has shipped 29 releases in total.
Who makes Geologist?
Geologist is developed by Automattic. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in October 2021.
