Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Ignite currently ranks #2051 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #2014, first reached on Sep 27, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 1K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- The latest release, v1.84, shipped on Apr 29, 2025 (535 days ago) — release #83 since the theme joined the directory in 2014.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #2051 |
| 2026-09-30 | #2021 |
| 2026-08-31 | #2028 |
| 2026-07-31 | #2057 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 1,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 1,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 1,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-22 | 6 |
| 2026-08-31 | 4 |
| 2026-07-30 | 2 |
| 2026-06-30 | 2 |
| 2026-05-30 | 1 |
| 2026-04-30 | 1 |
| 2026-03-31 | 2 |
| 2026-02-27 | 2 |
| 2026-01-31 | 3 |
| 2025-12-31 | 2 |
| 2025-11-30 | 5 |
| 2025-10-31 | 4 |
| 2025-09-30 | 3 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Ben Sibley |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.84 |
| Versions released | 83 |
| Last updated | 2025-04-29 |
| Added to directory | 2014-04-18 |
| Requires WordPress | — |
| Requires PHP | 5.4+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Ignite is a clean, free, and responsive blog theme. Its modern design is great for both business and personal websites. Ignite has a simple and minimalist design that looks equally great on laptops, tablets, and mobile devices. Features include: custom logo, social media icons, left- and right-sidebar layouts, five fonts, custom background colors, and many additional display options. Use it to blog about the news, food, music, fashion, or your travels. Ignite is now WooCommerce compatible, so you can even setup an eCommerce store. There is also a premium upgrade for Ignite called Ignite Plus. Ignite is also fully compatible with the new Gutenberg post editor. Preview Ignite now on desktop, tablets, and phones with the interactive live demo: https://www.competethemes.com/demos/?theme=ignite
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Ignite?
WordPress.org reports 1K+ active installs.
How popular is Ignite?
As of October 16, 2026, Ignite ranks #2051 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #2014.
When was Ignite last updated?
Ignite was last updated on April 29, 2025 (version 1.84). It has shipped 83 releases in total.
Who makes Ignite?
Ignite is developed by Ben Sibley. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in April 2014.
