Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Navid currently ranks #383 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #281, first reached on Jun 29, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 100+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 29 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 28% versus the month before (40/day).
- The latest release, v1.2.1, shipped on Aug 30, 2026 (2 days ago) — release #19 since the theme joined the directory in 2026.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | #383 |
| 2026-08-31 | #384 |
| 2026-07-31 | #325 |
| 2026-06-30 | #291 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | 100 |
| 2026-08-31 | 100 |
| 2026-07-31 | 100 |
| 2026-06-30 | 90 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 98 |
| 2026-07-31 | 24 |
| 2026-06-30 | 34 |
| 2026-05-31 | 13 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | WPMatcha |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.2.1 |
| Versions released | 19 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-30 |
| Added to directory | 2026-05-24 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-06-23 |
Description
Navid is a modern, blazing-fast magazine and blog WordPress theme crafted for publishers, editors, and daily news portals. Whether you are running a personal tech blog, a lifestyle magazine, or a heavy-content newspaper, Navid delivers a premium reading experience. It features a cinematic hero section, a beautiful dark mode, sticky headers, a dynamic bento box grid, and a classic marquee news ticker. Built with SEO and core web vitals in mind, it provides the perfect typography and layout to keep readers engaged. Navid is highly customizable and works seamlessly with popular page builders like Elementor, as well as Gutenberg block libraries like Kadence Blocks and Spectra. Perfect for daily journalism, creative portfolios, review sites, and modern editorial platforms.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Navid?
WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs.
How popular is Navid?
As of September 1, 2026, Navid ranks #383 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #281.
When was Navid last updated?
Navid was last updated on August 30, 2026 (version 1.2.1). It has shipped 19 releases in total.
Who makes Navid?
Navid is developed by WPMatcha. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in May 2026.
