Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Matrioska currently ranks #4108 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #4045, first reached on Aug 9, 2026.
- Active installs grew from 80+ when we started tracking it in July 2026 to 90+ today — it crossed the 90+ mark around August 2026.
- The latest release, v1.1.1, shipped on Sep 15, 2026 (31 days ago) — release #2 since the theme joined the directory in 2024.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #4108 |
| 2026-09-30 | #4175 |
| 2026-08-31 | #4114 |
| 2026-07-31 | #4100 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 90 |
| 2026-09-30 | 90 |
| 2026-08-31 | 80 |
| 2026-07-31 | 80 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-21 | 3 |
| 2026-08-27 | 2 |
| 2026-07-28 | 1 |
| 2026-06-28 | 1 |
| 2026-05-31 | 1 |
| 2026-04-30 | 1 |
| 2026-03-29 | 1 |
| 2026-02-24 | 1 |
| 2026-01-28 | 1 |
| 2025-12-31 | 1 |
| 2025-11-30 | 2 |
| 2025-10-30 | 2 |
| 2025-09-30 | 1 |
| 2025-08-30 | 1 |
| 2025-07-31 | 1 |
| 2025-06-27 | 1 |
| 2025-05-29 | 1 |
| 2025-04-29 | 2 |
| 2025-03-31 | 2 |
| 2025-02-28 | 1 |
| 2025-01-31 | 1 |
| 2024-12-31 | 2 |
| 2024-11-30 | 3 |
| 2024-10-31 | 1 |
| 2024-09-30 | 5 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Automattic |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1.1 |
| Versions released | 2 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-15 |
| Added to directory | 2024-09-03 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.1+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.7+ |
| Type | Block theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Matrioska is a blog design that displays posts overlapping featured images as a Matryoshka effect.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Matrioska?
WordPress.org reports 90+ active installs.
How popular is Matrioska?
As of October 16, 2026, Matrioska ranks #4108 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #4045.
When was Matrioska last updated?
Matrioska was last updated on September 15, 2026 (version 1.1.1). It has shipped 2 releases in total.
Who makes Matrioska?
Matrioska is developed by Automattic. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in September 2024.
