Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Onward currently ranks #8042 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #7667, first reached on Jul 23, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 30+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- The latest release, v1.1.2, shipped on Nov 7, 2025 (352 days ago) — release #11 since the theme joined the directory in 2022.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-24 | #8042 |
| 2026-09-30 | #8047 |
| 2026-08-31 | #7894 |
| 2026-07-31 | #7691 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-24 | 30 |
| 2026-09-30 | 30 |
| 2026-08-31 | 30 |
| 2026-07-31 | 30 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-04 | 1 |
| 2026-09-19 | 1 |
| 2026-08-21 | 1 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1 |
| 2026-06-22 | 1 |
| 2026-05-23 | 1 |
| 2026-04-28 | 1 |
| 2026-03-08 | 1 |
| 2026-02-18 | 1 |
| 2026-01-31 | 1 |
| 2025-12-30 | 1 |
| 2025-11-29 | 1 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Modernaweb Studio |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1.2 |
| Versions released | 11 |
| Last updated | 2025-11-07 |
| Added to directory | 2022-01-20 |
| Requires WordPress | — |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
The abnormal WordPress theme allows for the construction of specific websites with ease, yet it is still incredibly lite.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Onward?
WordPress.org reports 30+ active installs.
How popular is Onward?
As of October 24, 2026, Onward ranks #8042 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #7667.
When was Onward last updated?
Onward was last updated on November 7, 2025 (version 1.1.2). It has shipped 11 releases in total.
Who makes Onward?
Onward is developed by Modernaweb Studio. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in January 2022.
