Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Member Read currently ranks #378 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #238, first reached on Aug 19, 2026.
- Active installs grew from 30+ when we started tracking it in August 2026 to 100+ today — it crossed the 100+ mark around September 2026.
- It is averaging 13 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 27% versus the month before (18/day).
- The latest release, v1.0.3, shipped on Jul 20, 2026 (89 days ago) — release #4 since the theme joined the directory in 2026.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #378 |
| 2026-09-30 | #330 |
| 2026-08-31 | #280 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 100 |
| 2026-09-30 | 100 |
| 2026-08-31 | 90 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 6 |
| 2026-09-30 | 22 |
| 2026-08-31 | 16 |
| 2026-07-31 | 22 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | wpeverest |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.3 |
| Versions released | 4 |
| Last updated | 2026-07-20 |
| Added to directory | 2026-07-19 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.9+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| Type | Block theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-03 |
Description
Member Read is a modern, fully customizable WordPress block theme designed for membership communities, digital publishers, premium content platforms, and creator websites. Built with Full Site Editing capabilities and fully compatible with membership and user management plugins, this theme offers flexibility and ease of use for creating professional content-driven websites without coding knowledge. Perfect for blogs, newsletters, resource libraries, and subscription-based communities, Member Read provides seamless integration for premium articles, downloadable resources, content restriction, member directories, and membership management.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Member Read?
WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs.
How popular is Member Read?
As of October 17, 2026, Member Read ranks #378 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #238.
When was Member Read last updated?
Member Read was last updated on July 20, 2026 (version 1.0.3). It has shipped 4 releases in total.
Who makes Member Read?
Member Read is developed by wpeverest. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in July 2026.
