Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Maxwell currently ranks #770 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Active installs have held steady at 3K+ since we began tracking it in June 2026.
- It is averaging 13 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 2% versus the month before (14/day).
- The latest release, v2.4.3, shipped on Jun 14, 2026 (78 days ago) — release #55 since the theme joined the directory in 2016.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | #770 |
| 2026-07-31 | #811 |
| 2026-06-30 | #846 |
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 | 3,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 3,000 |
| 2026-06-30 | 3,000 |
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 | 8 |
| 2026-07-31 | 6 |
| 2026-06-30 | 17 |
| 2026-05-31 | 8 |
| 2026-04-30 | 6 |
| 2026-03-31 | 16 |
| 2026-02-28 | 12 |
| 2026-01-31 | 6 |
| 2025-12-31 | 18 |
| 2025-11-30 | 6 |
| 2025-10-31 | 9 |
| 2025-09-30 | 8 |
| 2025-08-31 | 7 |
| 2025-07-31 | 17 |
| 2025-06-30 | 9 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | ThemeZee |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.4.3 |
| Versions released | 55 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-14 |
| Added to directory | 2016-11-08 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.2+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-06-23 |
Description
Maxwell is a minimalistic and elegant WordPress theme featuring an ultra clean magazine layout. With a beautiful typography, various post layouts and a gorgeous featured posts slideshow Maxwell truly helps you to stand out.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Maxwell?
WordPress.org reports 3K+ active installs.
How popular is Maxwell?
As of August 31, 2026, Maxwell ranks #770 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
When was Maxwell last updated?
Maxwell was last updated on June 14, 2026 (version 2.4.3). It has shipped 55 releases in total.
Who makes Maxwell?
Maxwell is developed by ThemeZee. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in November 2016.
