Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Monocle currently ranks #2297 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #511, first reached on Aug 12, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 20+ since we began tracking it in August 2026.
- The latest release, v1.0.2, shipped on Aug 14, 2026 (71 days ago) — release #3 since the theme joined the directory in 2026.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-24 | #2297 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1630 |
| 2026-08-31 | #902 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-24 | 20 |
| 2026-09-30 | 20 |
| 2026-08-31 | 20 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-03 | 1 |
| 2026-09-22 | 1 |
| 2026-08-31 | 6 |
| 2026-07-31 | 10 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | CozyThemes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.2 |
| Versions released | 3 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-14 |
| Added to directory | 2026-07-28 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.9+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| Type | Block theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-12 |
Description
Monocle is a clean, editorial WordPress block theme designed for bloggers and writers who want their content to take center stage. With full site editing and an intuitive drag-and-drop experience, you can customize every part of your site—including headers, footers, and templates—without coding. Fast, responsive, and performance-optimized, Monocle provides refined post layouts and distraction-free typography to create a polished blog showcase for personal journals, niche publications, or multi-author magazines with complete creative freedom.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Monocle?
WordPress.org reports 20+ active installs.
How popular is Monocle?
As of October 24, 2026, Monocle ranks #2297 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #511.
When was Monocle last updated?
Monocle was last updated on August 14, 2026 (version 1.0.2). It has shipped 3 releases in total.
Who makes Monocle?
Monocle is developed by CozyThemes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in July 2026.
