Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Head Blog currently ranks #941 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #935, first reached on Sep 1, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 2K+ since we began tracking it in June 2026.
- It is averaging 6 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 13% versus the month before (6/day).
- The latest release, v1.1.2, shipped on Sep 23, 2025 (345 days ago) — release #14 since the theme joined the directory in 2018.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-03 | #941 |
| 2026-08-31 | #945 |
| 2026-07-31 | #962 |
| 2026-06-30 | #973 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-03 | 2,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 2,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 2,000 |
| 2026-06-30 | 2,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-02 | 7 |
| 2026-08-31 | 10 |
| 2026-07-31 | 3 |
| 2026-06-30 | 9 |
| 2026-05-31 | 7 |
| 2026-04-30 | 7 |
| 2026-03-31 | 8 |
| 2026-02-28 | 4 |
| 2026-01-31 | 8 |
| 2025-12-31 | 6 |
| 2025-11-30 | 13 |
| 2025-10-31 | 16 |
| 2025-09-30 | 29 |
| 2025-08-31 | 3 |
| 2025-07-31 | 2 |
| 2025-06-30 | 2 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | HeadThemes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1.2 |
| Versions released | 14 |
| Last updated | 2025-09-23 |
| Added to directory | 2018-04-25 |
| Requires WordPress | — |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-06-23 |
Description
Head Blog is a minimalistic and fast blogging theme for WordPress. It supports custom header, logo or background, and it is easy to use even for WordPress beginners. Head Blog is SEO friendly, and WPML, translation and RTL ready. DEMO: https://headthemes.com/head-blog-demo/
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Head Blog?
WordPress.org reports 2K+ active installs.
How popular is Head Blog?
As of September 3, 2026, Head Blog ranks #941 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #935.
When was Head Blog last updated?
Head Blog was last updated on September 23, 2025 (version 1.1.2). It has shipped 14 releases in total.
Who makes Head Blog?
Head Blog is developed by HeadThemes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in April 2018.
