Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Overlay currently ranks #626 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #625, first reached on Aug 30, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 2K+ since we began tracking it in June 2026.
- It is averaging 5 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 16% versus the month before (6/day).
- The latest release, v2.0.11, shipped on Jan 14, 2026 (229 days ago) — release #59 since the theme joined the directory in 2019.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | #626 |
| 2026-07-31 | #675 |
| 2026-06-30 | #700 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 2,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 2,000 |
| 2026-06-30 | 2,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-30 | 5 |
| 2026-07-31 | 3 |
| 2026-06-30 | 2 |
| 2026-05-31 | 4 |
| 2026-04-30 | 8 |
| 2026-03-31 | 6 |
| 2026-02-28 | 9 |
| 2026-01-31 | 8 |
| 2025-12-31 | 5 |
| 2025-11-30 | 5 |
| 2025-10-31 | 9 |
| 2025-09-30 | 5 |
| 2025-08-31 | 6 |
| 2025-07-31 | 6 |
| 2025-06-30 | 10 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Kaira |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.0.11 |
| Versions released | 59 |
| Last updated | 2026-01-14 |
| Added to directory | 2019-09-08 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.7+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-06-23 |
Description
Overlay draws back the curtain on web development, giving everyone the ability to build their own beautiful website from scratch (with no coding knowledge needed). Whether you’re ready to expand your eCommerce store by integrating WooCommerce, or simply want a hassle-free tool to launch your blog or company website quickly, the Overlay theme is for you. With a focus on both beauty, simplicity and back-end functionality, Overlay’s core strengths lie in its ability to deliver advanced design solutions in an intuitive way that users of all experience levels can understand and implement. It's lightweight, fast, and incredibly customizable, empowering entrepreneurs and professionals alike with the ability to tweak and optimize everything from page layout options to more advanced customizations and spacing to full color settings. Want to be found by the right people, at the right time? We’ve got you — Overlay integrates with the top WordPress analytics plugins to bring customers to you with SEO-enhanced pages and content that plug into your social media pages effortlessly. Do we cater to the mobile workforce and on-the-go public? Sure! The Overlay theme is fully responsive across all devices, maintaining visual and operational integrity, whether people are viewing your website on a tablet, smartphone or desktop. To extend the theme even further, we’ve ensured that Overlay integrates with top WordPress plugins such as WooCommerce, Easy Digital Downloads, Elementor and other useful WordPress extensions. Ready to build your beautiful website? Head over here for more information and to download the Overlay theme: https://kairaweb.com/wordpress-theme/overlay/
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Overlay?
WordPress.org reports 2K+ active installs.
How popular is Overlay?
As of August 31, 2026, Overlay ranks #626 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #625.
When was Overlay last updated?
Overlay was last updated on January 14, 2026 (version 2.0.11). It has shipped 59 releases in total.
Who makes Overlay?
Overlay is developed by Kaira. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in September 2019.
