Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Modern currently ranks #1411 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1406, first reached on Oct 5, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 2K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- The latest release, v2.6.6, shipped on Sep 4, 2025 (408 days ago) — release #41 since the theme joined the directory in 2015.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #1411 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1428 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1420 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1425 |
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 | 2,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 2,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 2,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 2,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-22 | 6 |
| 2026-08-31 | 5 |
| 2026-07-31 | 4 |
| 2026-06-30 | 7 |
| 2026-05-31 | 6 |
| 2026-04-30 | 4 |
| 2026-03-31 | 5 |
| 2026-02-28 | 4 |
| 2026-01-31 | 5 |
| 2025-12-31 | 4 |
| 2025-11-30 | 7 |
| 2025-10-31 | 21 |
| 2025-09-30 | 15 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | WebMan Design | Oliver Juhas |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.6.6 |
| Versions released | 41 |
| Last updated | 2025-09-04 |
| Added to directory | 2015-01-14 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.8+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Modern is an accessibility ready blog and portfolio WordPress theme by WebManDesign.eu, perfect for personal portfolios. Optimized for search engines, with responsive design, ready for mobile devices and high resolution displays. Built using secure, speed-optimized, translation-ready code with support for multilingual setup (including RTL languages) and featured posts slideshow on front page. Huge focus was put into readability, putting your website content in front. Compatible with Jetpack plugin and any page builder plugin!
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Modern?
WordPress.org reports 2K+ active installs.
How popular is Modern?
As of October 17, 2026, Modern ranks #1411 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #1406.
When was Modern last updated?
Modern was last updated on September 4, 2025 (version 2.6.6). It has shipped 41 releases in total.
Who makes Modern?
Modern is developed by WebMan Design | Oliver Juhas. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in January 2015.
