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5★ (1 ratings) · Current rank #4049
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Gold Essentials currently ranks #4049 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #3846, first reached on Aug 2, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 300+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- The latest release, v2.1, shipped on Feb 1, 2026 (270 days ago) — release #9 since the theme joined the directory in 2019.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-29 | #4049 |
| 2026-09-30 | #4067 |
| 2026-08-31 | #3960 |
| 2026-07-31 | #3866 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-29 | 300 |
| 2026-09-30 | 300 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-23 | 2 |
| 2026-09-30 | 1 |
| 2026-08-31 | 3 |
| 2026-07-31 | 2 |
| 2026-06-30 | 1 |
| 2026-05-30 | 2 |
| 2026-04-30 | 1 |
| 2026-03-31 | 1 |
| 2026-02-28 | 2 |
| 2026-01-31 | 1 |
| 2025-12-31 | 1 |
| 2025-11-30 | 1 |
| 2025-10-31 | 1 |
| 2025-09-30 | 1 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Superb |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.1 |
| Versions released | 9 |
| Last updated | 2026-02-01 |
| Added to directory | 2019-08-07 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 4.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Introducing Gold Essentials, a free, responsive, and elegant minimalist WordPress theme designed specifically for bloggers and writers. Boasting a classic gold color as its primary hue, this theme is perfect for various niches, such as food, fashion, travel, clothing, lifestyle, news, newspapers, and magazine-style blogs. The theme's clean and personal design, combined with its compatibility with popular page builders like Elementor, Visual Composer, and Beaver Builder, make it a versatile and customizable option for bloggers in any niche. Built for SEO and featuring schema markup, Gold Essentials is search engine optimized and Adsense-friendly, allowing for seamless integration of affiliate links and widgets in the sidebar. This lightweight and mobile-friendly theme is beginner-friendly, easy to use, and translation ready. It is fully compatible with WooCommerce, Gutenberg, and supports photography and image-based content. Enhance your writing and corporate presence with Gold Essentials, the multi-purpose WordPress theme you've been looking for!
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Gold Essentials?
WordPress.org reports 300+ active installs.
How popular is Gold Essentials?
As of October 29, 2026, Gold Essentials ranks #4049 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #3846.
When was Gold Essentials last updated?
Gold Essentials was last updated on February 1, 2026 (version 2.1). It has shipped 9 releases in total.
Who makes Gold Essentials?
Gold Essentials is developed by Superb. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in August 2019.
