Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Journal Stories currently ranks #3366 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1906, first reached on Jul 25, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 20+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- The latest release, v1.3.0, shipped on Oct 19, 2026 (5 days ago) — release #13 since the theme joined the directory in 2026.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-24 | #3366 |
| 2026-09-30 | #2864 |
| 2026-08-31 | #2423 |
| 2026-07-31 | #2203 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-24 | 20 |
| 2026-09-30 | 20 |
| 2026-08-31 | 20 |
| 2026-07-31 | 20 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-07 | 1 |
| 2026-09-30 | 2 |
| 2026-08-31 | 22 |
| 2026-07-30 | 4 |
| 2026-06-30 | 7 |
| 2026-05-31 | 4 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | revolutionwp |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.3.0 |
| Versions released | 13 |
| Last updated | 2026-10-19 |
| Added to directory | 2026-05-20 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.5+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.2+ |
| Type | Block theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
The Journal Stories Theme is expertly crafted for publishing structured articles, editorials, and personal updates, making it ideal for bloggers and photographers who embrace a lifestyle of exploration and creativity. With a clean visual presentation across devices, this theme supports blog posts, featured stories, and multimedia content, ensuring readability and accessibility. Its responsive design, customizable typography, and widget-ready areas allow content creators to organize their work effectively. Additionally, the theme offers header customization, navigation menu support, sidebar configurations, and integration with popular publishing plugins. Freelance writers and digital storytellers can utilize this layout to showcase long-form articles and portfolio content with clarity, while online magazine publishers will appreciate the category-based content arrangement for displaying recent posts. Overall, the design remains simple and content-focused, making it perfect for personal branders and creative professionals seeking a flexible WordPress blog without unnecessary distractions.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Journal Stories?
WordPress.org reports 20+ active installs.
How popular is Journal Stories?
As of October 24, 2026, Journal Stories ranks #3366 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #1906.
When was Journal Stories last updated?
Journal Stories was last updated on October 19, 2026 (version 1.3.0). It has shipped 13 releases in total.
Who makes Journal Stories?
Journal Stories is developed by revolutionwp. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in May 2026.
