Higher Education Classic
5★ (3 ratings) · Current rank #5185
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Higher Education currently ranks #5185 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #5069, first reached on Aug 7, 2026.
- The latest release, v2.4.2, shipped on Jun 12, 2026 (85 days ago) — release #19 since the theme joined the directory in 2018.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-05 | #5185 |
| 2026-08-31 | #5139 |
| 2026-07-31 | #5095 |
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Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-05 | 200 |
| 2026-08-31 | 200 |
| 2026-07-31 | 200 |
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Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-10 | 1 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1 |
| 2026-06-30 | 3 |
| 2026-05-31 | 2 |
| 2026-04-27 | 1 |
| 2026-03-31 | 2 |
| 2026-02-26 | 1 |
| 2026-01-31 | 1 |
| 2025-12-30 | 2 |
| 2025-11-29 | 1 |
| 2025-10-31 | 1 |
| 2025-09-28 | 2 |
| 2025-08-27 | 2 |
| 2025-07-30 | 2 |
| 2025-06-30 | 2 |
| 2025-05-29 | 2 |
| 2025-04-30 | 1 |
| 2025-03-31 | 1 |
| 2025-02-28 | 2 |
| 2025-01-30 | 3 |
| 2024-12-30 | 2 |
| 2024-11-30 | 1 |
| 2024-10-30 | 1 |
| 2024-09-30 | 1 |
| 2024-08-31 | 1 |
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Details
| Author | Catch Themes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.4.2 |
| Versions released | 19 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-12 |
| Added to directory | 2018-03-21 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.9+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Higher Education is a simple, clean and user-friendly Education WordPress theme especially designed for Schools, Universities and Academic Institutions. The responsive layout and beautiful design make your website look welcoming. The theme provides your visitors an easy access to any area they like. The Higher Education WordPress theme has powerful theme customization options as well. It has a large roster of versatile features such as custom header media, logo, custom menu, social icons, featured slider, hero content, featured slider, promotion headline, portfolio, logo slider, courses, professors, testimonials, events, news, and more. With an array of crucial features filled in it, Higher Education is perfect for schools, universities, language classes, professional courses, and all the academic institutions. Make your website more engaging and informative with Higher Education. The theme gives the perfect niche that is dynamic, multifunctional and upfront. This theme is translation ready. For more details, check out Theme Instructions at https://catchthemes.com/theme-instructions/higher-education/, Support at https://catchthemes.com/support/ and Demo at https://catchthemes.com/demo/higher-education/
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Higher Education?
WordPress.org reports 200+ active installs.
How popular is Higher Education?
As of September 5, 2026, Higher Education ranks #5185 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #5069.
When was Higher Education last updated?
Higher Education was last updated on June 12, 2026 (version 2.4.2). It has shipped 19 releases in total.
Who makes Higher Education?
Higher Education is developed by Catch Themes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in March 2018.
