Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Layover currently ranks #5364 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #4934, first reached on Aug 25, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 50+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- The latest release, v1.0.7, shipped on Sep 15, 2026 (31 days ago) — release #5 since the theme joined the directory in 2024.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | #5364 |
| 2026-09-30 | #5325 |
| 2026-08-26 | #4943 |
| 2026-07-31 | #5100 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | 50 |
| 2026-09-30 | 50 |
| 2026-08-26 | 60 |
| 2026-07-31 | 50 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-27 | 1 |
| 2026-08-18 | 1 |
| 2026-07-29 | 1 |
| 2026-06-30 | 1 |
| 2026-05-31 | 1 |
| 2026-04-28 | 1 |
| 2026-03-31 | 1 |
| 2026-02-26 | 1 |
| 2026-01-30 | 1 |
| 2025-12-27 | 1 |
| 2025-11-27 | 1 |
| 2025-10-16 | 2 |
| 2025-09-29 | 1 |
| 2025-08-27 | 1 |
| 2025-07-30 | 2 |
| 2025-06-30 | 1 |
| 2025-05-28 | 3 |
| 2025-04-28 | 1 |
| 2025-03-31 | 1 |
| 2025-02-27 | 1 |
| 2025-01-31 | 1 |
| 2024-12-30 | 2 |
| 2024-11-30 | 2 |
| 2024-10-31 | 2 |
| 2024-09-30 | 2 |
| 2024-08-31 | 3 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Automattic |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.7 |
| Versions released | 5 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-15 |
| Added to directory | 2024-08-22 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.2+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Layover displays large titles and excerpts that scroll over an image on the Homepage and neat single pages for users who want their blogging to be simple.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Layover?
WordPress.org reports 50+ active installs.
How popular is Layover?
As of October 15, 2026, Layover ranks #5364 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #4934.
When was Layover last updated?
Layover was last updated on September 15, 2026 (version 1.0.7). It has shipped 5 releases in total.
Who makes Layover?
Layover is developed by Automattic. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in August 2024.
