Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Oenology currently ranks #8550 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #8219, first reached on Jul 23, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 10+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- The latest release, v3.5.2, shipped on Jul 14, 2025 (465 days ago) — release #23 since the theme joined the directory in 2010.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-22 | #8550 |
| 2026-09-30 | #8512 |
| 2026-08-31 | #8383 |
| 2026-07-31 | #8244 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-22 | 10 |
| 2026-09-30 | 10 |
| 2026-08-31 | 10 |
| 2026-07-31 | 10 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-09 | 1 |
| 2026-09-24 | 1 |
| 2026-08-25 | 2 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1 |
| 2026-06-25 | 1 |
| 2026-05-26 | 1 |
| 2026-04-27 | 1 |
| 2026-03-20 | 1 |
| 2026-02-15 | 1 |
| 2026-01-28 | 1 |
| 2025-12-31 | 1 |
| 2025-11-28 | 1 |
| 2025-10-21 | 1 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Chip Bennett |
|---|---|
| Current version | 3.5.2 |
| Versions released | 23 |
| Last updated | 2025-07-14 |
| Added to directory | 2010-10-09 |
| Requires WordPress | — |
| Requires PHP | 5.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Oenology is designed to be a simple, minimalist, yet feature-complete and fully documented Theme intended to serve as a base for child Themes and as an educational reference for Theme development using WordPress functions, action/filter hooks, and template tags. Oenology includes built-in breadcrumb navigation, and supports the Customizer, Custom Logo, Post Formats, Navigation Menus, Post Thumbnails, Custom Backgrounds, Custom Image Headers, and Custom Editor Style. Oenology features a responsive design, and includes plug-and-play support for the WP-Paginate and Yoast Breadcrumbs plugins. Requires WordPress 3.5, and is compatible up to WordPress 6.8.1.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Oenology?
WordPress.org reports 10+ active installs.
How popular is Oenology?
As of October 22, 2026, Oenology ranks #8550 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #8219.
When was Oenology last updated?
Oenology was last updated on July 14, 2025 (version 3.5.2). It has shipped 23 releases in total.
Who makes Oenology?
Oenology is developed by Chip Bennett. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in October 2010.
