Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Mesmerize currently ranks #98 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #97, first reached on Jun 21, 2026.
- It is averaging 107 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 32% versus the month before (158/day).
- The latest release, v1.6.187, shipped on Aug 12, 2026 (68 days ago) — release #69 since the theme joined the directory in 2017.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-19 | #98 |
| 2026-09-30 | #100 |
| 2026-08-31 | #106 |
| 2026-07-31 | #103 |
| 2026-06-30 | #102 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-19 | 10,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 10,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 10,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 10,000 |
| 2026-06-30 | 20,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | 77 |
| 2026-09-30 | 133 |
| 2026-08-31 | 268 |
| 2026-07-31 | 65 |
| 2026-06-30 | 115 |
| 2026-05-31 | 75 |
| 2026-04-30 | 166 |
| 2026-03-31 | 338 |
| 2026-02-28 | 127 |
| 2026-01-31 | 80 |
| 2025-12-31 | 85 |
| 2025-11-30 | 181 |
| 2025-10-31 | 93 |
| 2025-09-30 | 110 |
| 2025-08-31 | 69 |
| 2025-07-31 | 83 |
| 2025-06-30 | 113 |
| 2025-05-31 | 87 |
| 2025-04-30 | 205 |
| 2025-03-31 | 141 |
| 2025-02-28 | 150 |
| 2025-01-31 | 272 |
| 2024-12-31 | 118 |
| 2024-11-30 | 160 |
| 2024-10-31 | 148 |
| 2024-09-30 | 169 |
| 2024-08-31 | 122 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Extend Themes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.6.187 |
| Versions released | 69 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-12 |
| Added to directory | 2017-11-03 |
| Requires WordPress | — |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-06-07 |
Description
Mesmerize is an incredibly flexible, multipurpose WordPress theme that can help you create an amazing website easier than ever, by drag and drop. It comes with a predesigned home page, 5 header designs and over 30 ready to use content sections that you can easily customize. It also has lots of customization options (video background, slideshow background, header content types, gradient overlays, etc) that will help you create a beautiful, unique website in no time. Mesmerize is responsive so it works on mobile devices out of the box and it is also WooCommerce ready. DEMO: https://extendthemes.com/go/mesmerize-demos/
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Mesmerize?
WordPress.org reports 10K+ active installs.
How popular is Mesmerize?
As of October 19, 2026, Mesmerize ranks #98 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #97.
When was Mesmerize last updated?
Mesmerize was last updated on August 12, 2026 (version 1.6.187). It has shipped 69 releases in total.
Who makes Mesmerize?
Mesmerize is developed by Extend Themes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in November 2017.
