Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Pepe Lite currently ranks #6944 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #6759, first reached on Aug 23, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 80+ since we began tracking it in August 2026.
- The latest release, v3.0.1, shipped on Aug 19, 2026 (62 days ago) — release #15 since the theme joined the directory in 2020.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-20 | #6944 |
| 2026-09-30 | #6894 |
| 2026-08-31 | #6794 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-20 | 80 |
| 2026-09-30 | 80 |
| 2026-08-31 | 80 |
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 | 4 |
| 2026-07-14 | 1 |
| 2026-06-17 | 1 |
| 2026-05-21 | 1 |
| 2026-04-28 | 1 |
| 2026-03-30 | 1 |
| 2025-11-11 | 1 |
| 2025-10-22 | 1 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Franchi Denis |
|---|---|
| Current version | 3.0.1 |
| Versions released | 15 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-19 |
| Added to directory | 2020-09-07 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.7+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.2+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-19 |
Description
Pepe Lite is a classic PHP news and magazine theme, not Full Site Editing. Fast, clean, and widgetized. Suitable for news, newspapers, magazines, publishers, blogs, and similar sites.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Pepe Lite?
WordPress.org reports 80+ active installs.
How popular is Pepe Lite?
As of October 20, 2026, Pepe Lite ranks #6944 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #6759.
When was Pepe Lite last updated?
Pepe Lite was last updated on August 19, 2026 (version 3.0.1). It has shipped 15 releases in total.
Who makes Pepe Lite?
Pepe Lite is developed by Franchi Denis. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in September 2020.
