Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- HowCan currently ranks #6361 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #5208, first reached on Jul 28, 2026.
- The latest release, v2.0.18, shipped on Jun 29, 2026 (65 days ago) — release #44 since the theme joined the directory in 2025.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-02 | #6361 |
| 2026-08-31 | #6328 |
| 2026-07-31 | #5321 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-02 | 10 |
| 2026-08-31 | 10 |
| 2026-07-31 | 20 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | Faredul Ali |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.0.18 |
| Versions released | 44 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-29 |
| Added to directory | 2025-09-06 |
| Requires WordPress | — |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
HowCan is a modern, fast, and responsive WordPress theme designed for Blog, News, Magazine, Portfolio, and Landing pages. It comes with full Bootstrap integration, a custom header image, sticky topbar menu, social menu, multi-level dropdown navigation, and a widgetized footer.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use HowCan?
WordPress.org reports 10+ active installs.
How popular is HowCan?
As of September 2, 2026, HowCan ranks #6361 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #5208.
When was HowCan last updated?
HowCan was last updated on June 29, 2026 (version 2.0.18). It has shipped 44 releases in total.
Who makes HowCan?
HowCan is developed by Faredul Ali. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in September 2025.
