Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Kahuna currently ranks #927 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #919, first reached on Oct 13, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 2K+ since we began tracking it in June 2026.
- It is averaging 4 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 16% versus the month before (5/day).
- The latest release, v1.8.0, shipped on Jan 20, 2026 (271 days ago) — release #29 since the theme joined the directory in 2017.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #927 |
| 2026-09-30 | #932 |
| 2026-08-31 | #949 |
| 2026-07-31 | #965 |
| 2026-06-30 | #985 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 2,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 2,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 2,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 2,000 |
| 2026-06-30 | 2,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 3 |
| 2026-09-30 | 5 |
| 2026-08-31 | 6 |
| 2026-07-31 | 7 |
| 2026-06-30 | 4 |
| 2026-05-31 | 1 |
| 2026-04-30 | 7 |
| 2026-03-31 | 6 |
| 2026-02-28 | 5 |
| 2026-01-31 | 15 |
| 2025-12-31 | 5 |
| 2025-11-30 | 6 |
| 2025-10-31 | 8 |
| 2025-09-30 | 8 |
| 2025-08-31 | 6 |
| 2025-07-31 | 5 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | CryoutCreations |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.8.0 |
| Versions released | 29 |
| Last updated | 2026-01-20 |
| Added to directory | 2017-11-07 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.5+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-06-28 |
Description
Kahuna is the big kahuna among WordPress themes. It proved itself with an exotic design, effective and easy to use customizer settings and a responsive, fully editable layout. Many personal and business sites have embraced it for a wide spectrum of uses, ranging from portfolio and photography sites to blogs and online shops. The features are too many to list but here are some of the main attractions: translatable, search engine optimized (both microformats and micordata), supports RTL (right-to-left) languages, supports eCommerce (WooCommerce), has both wide and boxed layouts, masonry bricks, socials, Google fonts, typography options, and a great customizable landing page. Now with full Gutenberg support. * DEMO: http://demos.cryoutcreations.eu/wp/kahuna/ *
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Kahuna?
WordPress.org reports 2K+ active installs.
How popular is Kahuna?
As of October 17, 2026, Kahuna ranks #927 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #919.
When was Kahuna last updated?
Kahuna was last updated on January 20, 2026 (version 1.8.0). It has shipped 29 releases in total.
Who makes Kahuna?
Kahuna is developed by CryoutCreations. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in November 2017.
