Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Mercia currently ranks #2198 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #2174, first reached on Aug 23, 2026.
- The latest release, v2.0.8, shipped on Aug 6, 2026 (28 days ago) — release #43 since the theme joined the directory in 2017.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-03 | #2198 |
| 2026-08-31 | #2194 |
| 2026-07-31 | #2197 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-03 | 900 |
| 2026-08-31 | 900 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | ThemeZee |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.0.8 |
| Versions released | 43 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-06 |
| Added to directory | 2017-10-04 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.2+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Mercia is a flexible and versatile theme perfect for lifestyle, travel, or fashion magazines. It features a modern and minimalist design with great typropaphy. Of course it works on all screen sizes. With multiple blog layouts and powerful Magazine widgets, you can easily create a stunning and dynamic news website in just a few minutes.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Mercia?
WordPress.org reports 900+ active installs.
How popular is Mercia?
As of September 3, 2026, Mercia ranks #2198 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #2174.
When was Mercia last updated?
Mercia was last updated on August 6, 2026 (version 2.0.8). It has shipped 43 releases in total.
Who makes Mercia?
Mercia is developed by ThemeZee. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in October 2017.
