Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- HeadlessNext currently ranks #1883 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #667, first reached on Aug 26, 2026.
- It is averaging 2 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 24% versus the month before (2/day).
- The latest release, v1.0.6, shipped on Aug 11, 2026 (72 days ago) — release #7 since the theme joined the directory in 2026.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-22 | #1883 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1486 |
| 2026-08-31 | #705 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-22 | 20 |
| 2026-09-30 | 20 |
| 2026-08-31 | 10 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-09 | 1 |
| 2026-09-30 | 4 |
| 2026-08-31 | 2 |
| 2026-07-29 | 1 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | aarudhnextgen |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.6 |
| Versions released | 7 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-11 |
| Added to directory | 2026-08-11 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.4+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-26 |
Description
A clean, modern, general-purpose block-ready theme with minimal typography and generous whitespace. Works great as a standalone blog or business site, and pairs with the free HeadlessNext Connector plugin if you ever want to point a decoupled front end at this same WordPress install.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use HeadlessNext?
WordPress.org reports 20+ active installs.
How popular is HeadlessNext?
As of October 22, 2026, HeadlessNext ranks #1883 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #667.
When was HeadlessNext last updated?
HeadlessNext was last updated on August 11, 2026 (version 1.0.6). It has shipped 7 releases in total.
Who makes HeadlessNext?
HeadlessNext is developed by aarudhnextgen. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in August 2026.
