Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Kelsey currently ranks #4517 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #4285, first reached on Aug 17, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 100+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- The latest release, v3.2, shipped on Sep 25, 2026 (26 days ago) — release #9 since the theme joined the directory in 2022.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-21 | #4517 |
| 2026-09-30 | #4519 |
| 2026-08-31 | #4351 |
| 2026-07-31 | #4356 |
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 | 100 |
| 2026-08-31 | 100 |
| 2026-07-31 | 100 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-28 | 1 |
| 2026-08-31 | 12 |
| 2026-07-31 | 2 |
| 2026-06-30 | 131 |
| 2026-05-31 | 1 |
| 2026-04-30 | 2 |
| 2026-03-30 | 2 |
| 2026-02-28 | 2 |
| 2026-01-31 | 2 |
| 2025-12-31 | 2 |
| 2025-11-30 | 1 |
| 2025-10-29 | 2 |
| 2025-09-30 | 1 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | WEN Themes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 3.2 |
| Versions released | 9 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-25 |
| Added to directory | 2022-07-27 |
| Requires WordPress | — |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| Type | Block theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Kelsey is our first free multipurpose dark WordPress Block Theme for Full Site Editing that comes with a beautiful design. This is a block-based theme that is suitable for all kinds of websites like portfolios, businesses, photography, corporate, and many more. With the help of the drag and drop interface, you can easily start building your content using block patterns. The theme is built in accordance with Full Site Editing features that let you customize your site as per your need. With the dark design, Kelsey helps in making your site unique among others. The theme includes clean typography and a simple design so start building a stunning website. The theme comes with 8 different block patterns, 9 Templates, and 5 Template Parts. The block patterns are Header Default, Header Media, Service, Hero Content, Featured Content, CTA Horizontal, Footer contact info, and Footer Default. All of the blocks, block patterns, templates, and templates parts are fully responsive, extremely easy to use, and highly customizable. Download Kelsey today and start building your site with blocks! Official Support Forum: https://themepalace.com/support-forum/ Full Demo: https://demo.wenthemes.com/kelsey-free/
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Kelsey?
WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs.
How popular is Kelsey?
As of October 21, 2026, Kelsey ranks #4517 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #4285.
When was Kelsey last updated?
Kelsey was last updated on September 25, 2026 (version 3.2). It has shipped 9 releases in total.
Who makes Kelsey?
Kelsey is developed by WEN Themes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in July 2022.
