Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Nightingale currently ranks #4039 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #3916, first reached on Aug 8, 2026.
- It is averaging 7 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 450% versus the month before (1/day).
- The latest release, v2.7.17, shipped on Oct 28, 2026 (today) — release #77 since the theme joined the directory in 2020.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-29 | #4039 |
| 2026-09-30 | #4031 |
| 2026-08-31 | #3929 |
| 2026-07-31 | #3949 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-29 | 200 |
| 2026-09-30 | 300 |
| 2026-08-31 | 300 |
| 2026-07-31 | 300 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-21 | 4 |
| 2026-09-30 | 4 |
| 2026-08-31 | 1 |
| 2026-07-30 | 1 |
| 2026-06-29 | 1 |
| 2026-05-31 | 1 |
| 2026-04-30 | 8 |
| 2026-03-31 | 2 |
| 2026-02-28 | 1 |
| 2026-01-31 | 3 |
| 2025-12-28 | 3 |
| 2025-11-30 | 1 |
| 2025-10-29 | 2 |
| 2025-09-30 | 6 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | NHS Leadership Academy Digital Team |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.7.17 |
| Versions released | 77 |
| Last updated | 2026-10-28 |
| Added to directory | 2020-04-29 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 8.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Theme for NHS organisations based on the NHS Digital frontend framework. Highly customisable for all types of NHS organisations, from campaign sites to primary care providers to arms length bodies to community practices. This can also be used for non NHS organisations.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Nightingale?
WordPress.org reports 200+ active installs.
How popular is Nightingale?
As of October 29, 2026, Nightingale ranks #4039 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #3916.
When was Nightingale last updated?
Nightingale was last updated on October 28, 2026 (version 2.7.17). It has shipped 77 releases in total.
Who makes Nightingale?
Nightingale is developed by NHS Leadership Academy Digital Team. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in April 2020.
