Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Niya currently ranks #5660 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #5364, first reached on Jul 31, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 70+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- The latest release, v2.0.1, shipped on Mar 22, 2026 (210 days ago) — release #4 since the theme joined the directory in 2023.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | #5660 |
| 2026-09-30 | #5728 |
| 2026-08-31 | #5527 |
| 2026-07-31 | #5364 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | 70 |
| 2026-09-30 | 70 |
| 2026-08-31 | 70 |
| 2026-07-31 | 70 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-26 | 1 |
| 2026-08-31 | 1 |
| 2026-07-29 | 1 |
| 2026-06-25 | 1 |
| 2026-05-30 | 1 |
| 2026-04-30 | 1 |
| 2026-03-29 | 2 |
| 2026-02-26 | 1 |
| 2026-01-30 | 1 |
| 2025-12-29 | 1 |
| 2025-11-29 | 3 |
| 2025-10-31 | 1 |
| 2025-09-29 | 1 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Nilambar Sharma |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.0.1 |
| Versions released | 4 |
| Last updated | 2026-03-22 |
| Added to directory | 2023-09-18 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.2+ |
| Type | Block theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Niya is a minimal and lightweight WordPress FSE blog theme for writers and bloggers. This simplicity-focused theme provides users pleasant and easy reading of the content. The theme is also responsive and cross-browser compatible.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Niya?
WordPress.org reports 70+ active installs.
How popular is Niya?
As of October 18, 2026, Niya ranks #5660 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #5364.
When was Niya last updated?
Niya was last updated on March 22, 2026 (version 2.0.1). It has shipped 4 releases in total.
Who makes Niya?
Niya is developed by Nilambar Sharma. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in September 2023.
