Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- GovPress currently ranks #3723 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #3612, first reached on Aug 17, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 600+ since we began tracking it in August 2026.
- The latest release, v1.5.16, shipped on Aug 6, 2026 (83 days ago) — release #11 since the theme joined the directory in 2014.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-28 | #3723 |
| 2026-09-30 | #3701 |
| 2026-08-31 | #3644 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-28 | 600 |
| 2026-09-30 | 600 |
| 2026-08-31 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-28 | 1 |
| 2026-08-31 | 4 |
| 2026-07-27 | 1 |
| 2026-06-30 | 2 |
| 2026-05-27 | 1 |
| 2026-04-27 | 1 |
| 2026-03-29 | 1 |
| 2026-02-27 | 1 |
| 2026-01-27 | 1 |
| 2025-12-29 | 1 |
| 2025-11-29 | 1 |
| 2025-10-28 | 2 |
| 2025-09-30 | 1 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | govfresh |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.5.16 |
| Versions released | 11 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-06 |
| Added to directory | 2014-03-06 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-07 |
Description
GovPress is a free WordPress theme for government and public-sector websites, designed around WCAG accessibility guidelines with automatic light and dark mode that follows each visitor's device settings — no toggle required. Banner position, menu placement, colors, and an optional icon navigation menu are all configurable from the Customizer, without touching code. All code is peer reviewed and patches are welcome via GitHub: https://github.com/govfresh/govpress. Documentation: https://github.com/govfresh/govpress/wiki. Release notes: https://github.com/govfresh/govpress/releases.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use GovPress?
WordPress.org reports 600+ active installs.
How popular is GovPress?
As of October 28, 2026, GovPress ranks #3723 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #3612.
When was GovPress last updated?
GovPress was last updated on August 6, 2026 (version 1.5.16). It has shipped 11 releases in total.
Who makes GovPress?
GovPress is developed by govfresh. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in March 2014.
