Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Minimal Blog currently ranks #3869 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #3715, first reached on Aug 2, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 400+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- The latest release, v1.4.0, shipped on Sep 30, 2026 (16 days ago) — release #40 since the theme joined the directory in 2018.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #3869 |
| 2026-09-30 | #3872 |
| 2026-08-31 | #3862 |
| 2026-07-31 | #3744 |
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 | 400 |
| 2026-09-30 | 400 |
| 2026-08-31 | 400 |
| 2026-07-31 | 400 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-23 | 4 |
| 2026-08-31 | 14 |
| 2026-07-31 | 6 |
| 2026-06-30 | 3 |
| 2026-05-31 | 4 |
| 2026-04-30 | 4 |
| 2026-03-31 | 3 |
| 2026-02-28 | 6 |
| 2026-01-31 | 5 |
| 2025-12-31 | 2 |
| 2025-11-30 | 2 |
| 2025-10-31 | 3 |
| 2025-09-30 | 5 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | WPInterface |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.4.0 |
| Versions released | 40 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-30 |
| Added to directory | 2018-04-18 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.3+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.5+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Minimal Blog is a modern, clean, responsive and retina-ready WordPress blog theme also suitable for magazines, newspapers, or review sites. The theme comes with several awesome features, including a featured posts slide show, a magazine homepage template, and a two columned layout
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Minimal Blog?
WordPress.org reports 400+ active installs.
How popular is Minimal Blog?
As of October 16, 2026, Minimal Blog ranks #3869 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #3715.
When was Minimal Blog last updated?
Minimal Blog was last updated on September 30, 2026 (version 1.4.0). It has shipped 40 releases in total.
Who makes Minimal Blog?
Minimal Blog is developed by WPInterface. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in April 2018.
