Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Hoot Du currently ranks #5241 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #5061, first reached on Jul 25, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 200+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- The latest release, v2.12.2, shipped on Jun 9, 2026 (143 days ago) — release #50 since the theme joined the directory in 2018.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-30 | #5241 |
| 2026-09-30 | #5235 |
| 2026-08-31 | #5122 |
| 2026-07-31 | #5084 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-30 | 200 |
| 2026-09-30 | 200 |
| 2026-08-31 | 200 |
| 2026-07-31 | 200 |
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 | 9 |
| 2026-09-27 | 1 |
| 2026-08-31 | 5 |
| 2026-07-31 | 2 |
| 2026-06-30 | 3 |
| 2026-05-28 | 1 |
| 2026-04-29 | 2 |
| 2026-03-31 | 2 |
| 2026-02-24 | 4 |
| 2026-01-31 | 3 |
| 2025-12-31 | 1 |
| 2025-11-29 | 3 |
| 2025-10-31 | 2 |
| 2025-09-27 | 1 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | wpHoot |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.12.2 |
| Versions released | 50 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-09 |
| Added to directory | 2018-11-03 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Bold dark impactful design for fast loading SEO optimized sites. Hoot Du is perfect for entertainment, magazine, news, gaming, photography, portfolio and many other niche websites. eCommerce ready for content and product sites. Translation and multi-lingual ( multiple languages ) compatible. Hoot Du uses Hootkit plugin's multiple powerful widgets to display content and comes with options for various logo, unlimited colors, display and layout options. Works out of the box with Yoast SEO plugin, Contect Form 7, Jetpack, Google Maps mappress, Page Builder and various other plugins. Theme support is available at https://wphoot.com/support/ You can also check out the theme instructions at https://wphoot.com/support/hoot-du/ and demo at https://demo.wphoot.com/hoot-du/ for a closer look.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Hoot Du?
WordPress.org reports 200+ active installs.
How popular is Hoot Du?
As of October 30, 2026, Hoot Du ranks #5241 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #5061.
When was Hoot Du last updated?
Hoot Du was last updated on June 9, 2026 (version 2.12.2). It has shipped 50 releases in total.
Who makes Hoot Du?
Hoot Du is developed by wpHoot. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in November 2018.
