Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Norrsken currently ranks #1030 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #999, first reached on Jul 21, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 600+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- The latest release, v1.0.8, shipped on Oct 21, 2024 (726 days ago) — release #9 since the theme joined the directory in 2024.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #1030 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1028 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1017 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1009 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 600 |
| 2026-09-30 | 600 |
| 2026-08-31 | 600 |
| 2026-07-31 | 600 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-22 | 3 |
| 2026-08-30 | 3 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1 |
| 2026-06-30 | 4 |
| 2026-05-30 | 2 |
| 2026-04-30 | 3 |
| 2026-03-31 | 5 |
| 2026-02-28 | 7 |
| 2026-01-31 | 7 |
| 2025-12-31 | 3 |
| 2025-11-30 | 3 |
| 2025-10-31 | 10 |
| 2025-09-30 | 6 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Anders Norén |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.8 |
| Versions released | 9 |
| Last updated | 2024-10-21 |
| Added to directory | 2024-02-18 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.4+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| Type | Block theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-21 |
Description
Norrsken is a simple block theme for blogs, with a stylish design inspired by the aurora borealis. Demo: https://norrsken.andersnoren.se
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Norrsken?
WordPress.org reports 600+ active installs.
How popular is Norrsken?
As of October 17, 2026, Norrsken ranks #1030 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #999.
When was Norrsken last updated?
Norrsken was last updated on October 21, 2024 (version 1.0.8). It has shipped 9 releases in total.
Who makes Norrsken?
Norrsken is developed by Anders Norén. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in February 2024.
