Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Lovecraft currently ranks #338 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Active installs have held steady at 8K+ since we began tracking it in June 2026.
- It is averaging 23 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 30% versus the month before (32/day).
- The latest release, v2.1.2, shipped on Jun 24, 2026 (68 days ago) — release #35 since the theme joined the directory in 2015.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | #338 |
| 2026-07-31 | #359 |
| 2026-06-30 | #394 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 8,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 8,000 |
| 2026-06-30 | 8,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-30 | 20 |
| 2026-07-31 | 19 |
| 2026-06-30 | 67 |
| 2026-05-31 | 2 |
| 2026-04-30 | 6 |
| 2026-03-31 | 11 |
| 2026-02-28 | 5 |
| 2026-01-31 | 7 |
| 2025-12-31 | 3 |
| 2025-11-30 | 6 |
| 2025-10-31 | 6 |
| 2025-09-30 | 6 |
| 2025-08-31 | 12 |
| 2025-07-31 | 9 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Anders Norén |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.1.2 |
| Versions released | 35 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-24 |
| Added to directory | 2015-01-01 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.5+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.4+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-06-25 |
Description
Lovecraft is a beautiful two-column theme for bloggers. It features a responsive design, great typography, Block Editor support, a full-width header image (which is replaced with the post thumbnail on single posts/pages), custom accent color support, custom logo support, editor style support, recent posts and recent comments widgets with thumbnails, and a full-width template. Demo: https://andersnoren.se/themes/lovecraft/
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Lovecraft?
WordPress.org reports 8K+ active installs.
How popular is Lovecraft?
As of August 31, 2026, Lovecraft ranks #338 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
When was Lovecraft last updated?
Lovecraft was last updated on June 24, 2026 (version 2.1.2). It has shipped 35 releases in total.
Who makes Lovecraft?
Lovecraft is developed by Anders Norén. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in January 2015.
