Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Horse Saddle currently ranks #2021 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #2009, first reached on Oct 20, 2026.
- Active installs grew from 60+ when we started tracking it in July 2026 to 100+ today — it crossed the 100+ mark around October 2026.
- The latest release, v2.2.8, shipped on Oct 8, 2026 (13 days ago) — release #19 since the theme joined the directory in 2025.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-21 | #2021 |
| 2026-09-30 | #2148 |
| 2026-08-31 | #2573 |
| 2026-07-31 | #2683 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-21 | 100 |
| 2026-09-30 | 90 |
| 2026-08-31 | 60 |
| 2026-07-31 | 50 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-25 | 2 |
| 2026-08-31 | 1 |
| 2026-07-30 | 1 |
| 2026-06-30 | 1 |
| 2026-05-29 | 2 |
| 2026-04-30 | 9 |
| 2026-03-31 | 2 |
| 2026-02-28 | 1 |
| 2026-01-31 | 5 |
| 2025-12-31 | 3 |
| 2025-11-30 | 23 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | pewilliams |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.2.8 |
| Versions released | 19 |
| Last updated | 2026-10-08 |
| Added to directory | 2025-11-24 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.1+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| Type | Block theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Horse Saddle is a professional, visually appealing, and fully responsive theme designed for equestrian enthusiasts and businesses within the sports and natural lifestyle niche, including horse riding schools, stables, saddle shops, tack stores, breeders, and ecommerce shops. It's perfect for displaying leather horse saddles—such as Western, English, dressage, show, training, and trail riding saddles—as well as essential riding gear, bridles, reins, girths, and other premium equestrian accessories. With a clean layout, smooth navigation, and an SEO-friendly structure, this theme maximizes visibility for any online store. The WooCommerce integration allows you to easily set up an ecommerce shop, manage product listings, and efficiently sell handcrafted saddles and equestrian merchandise. Additionally, it supports blogging, enabling you to share equestrian tips, horse care guides, riding techniques, training advice, product reviews, and equine news to engage your audience. Fully customizable in colors, typography, and layout sections, Horse Saddle ensures your brand stands out while delivering a polished, conversion-focused platform that blends sports functionality with a natural, outdoors-inspired appeal.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Horse Saddle?
WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs.
How popular is Horse Saddle?
As of October 21, 2026, Horse Saddle ranks #2021 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #2009.
When was Horse Saddle last updated?
Horse Saddle was last updated on October 8, 2026 (version 2.2.8). It has shipped 19 releases in total.
Who makes Horse Saddle?
Horse Saddle is developed by pewilliams. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in November 2025.
