Active installs
20+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#5900
Peak #5558
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
751
Days tracked
42
1 day▼ 17
7 days▼ 75
30 days▼ 120
90 days—
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- New Kid currently ranks #5900 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #5558, first reached on Jul 23, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.1.6, shipped on Feb 15, 2026 (200 days ago) — release #16 since the theme joined the directory in 2025.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-03 | #5900 |
| 2026-08-31 | #5856 |
| 2026-07-31 | #5618 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-03 | 20 |
| 2026-08-31 | 20 |
| 2026-07-31 | 20 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | Billy Wilcosky |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1.6 |
| Versions released | 16 |
| Last updated | 2026-02-15 |
| Added to directory | 2025-10-10 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.8+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.7+ |
| Type | Block theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
New Kid with blocks, let's rock! A NeoBrutalism block theme.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use New Kid?
WordPress.org reports 20+ active installs.
How popular is New Kid?
As of September 3, 2026, New Kid ranks #5900 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #5558.
When was New Kid last updated?
New Kid was last updated on February 15, 2026 (version 1.1.6). It has shipped 16 releases in total.
Who makes New Kid?
New Kid is developed by Billy Wilcosky. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in October 2025.
