Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- HoneyBee currently ranks #2503 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #2486, first reached on Oct 11, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 500+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 2 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 4% versus the month before (2/day).
- The latest release, v2.3, shipped on Apr 17, 2026 (193 days ago) — release #25 since the theme joined the directory in 2020.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-27 | #2503 |
| 2026-09-30 | #2511 |
| 2026-08-31 | #2539 |
| 2026-07-31 | #2530 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-27 | 500 |
| 2026-09-30 | 500 |
| 2026-08-31 | 500 |
| 2026-07-31 | 500 |
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 | 4 |
| 2026-09-30 | 3 |
| 2026-08-31 | 2 |
| 2026-07-31 | 3 |
| 2026-06-30 | 2 |
| 2026-05-31 | 2 |
| 2026-04-30 | 6 |
| 2026-03-31 | 2 |
| 2026-02-28 | 1 |
| 2026-01-31 | 1 |
| 2025-12-31 | 3 |
| 2025-11-30 | 2 |
| 2025-10-31 | 3 |
| 2025-09-30 | 5 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | spicethemes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.3 |
| Versions released | 25 |
| Last updated | 2026-04-17 |
| Added to directory | 2020-12-10 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.5+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.4+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
HoneyBee is a lightweight, elegant and fully featured theme, crafted for businesses, magazines, newspaper, personal blogs, online shops, restaurants, wedding planners, gyms, and more. HoneyBee has special features like a slider banner, testimonials, services, and blogs. It's fully responsive and compatible with any device. Easy to use and implement, HoneyBee is also compatible with WooCommerce. You can easily import dummy data with the SpiceBox plugin.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use HoneyBee?
WordPress.org reports 500+ active installs.
How popular is HoneyBee?
As of October 27, 2026, HoneyBee ranks #2503 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #2486.
When was HoneyBee last updated?
HoneyBee was last updated on April 17, 2026 (version 2.3). It has shipped 25 releases in total.
Who makes HoneyBee?
HoneyBee is developed by spicethemes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in December 2020.
