Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Period currently ranks #1811 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1792, first reached on Jul 23, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.750, shipped on Nov 14, 2024 (655 days ago) — release #33 since the theme joined the directory in 2016.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | #1811 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1805 |
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Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 1,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1,000 |
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Downloads per day
Details
| Author | Ben Sibley |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.750 |
| Versions released | 33 |
| Last updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Added to directory | 2016-07-18 |
| Requires WordPress | — |
| Requires PHP | 5.4+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Period is a dark, clean, and SEO-optimized blogging theme. As a responsive theme, it displays your content beautifully across phones, widescreen monitors, and everything in between. With special attention to typography, accessibility, and minimalism, Period has a design you can trust for presenting your content. Now with WooCommerce support, you can include an eCommerce shop right on your website (for free). Use Period to blog about the news, music, travel, business, gaming, you name it! It’s equally well-suited for a corporate blog or personal podcast. Period also has full compatibility with the new Gutenberg post editor. Preview Period on desktop, tablets, and mobile devices with the interactive live demo: https://www.competethemes.com/demos/?theme=period
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Period?
WordPress.org reports 1K+ active installs.
How popular is Period?
As of August 31, 2026, Period ranks #1811 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #1792.
When was Period last updated?
Period was last updated on November 14, 2024 (version 1.750). It has shipped 33 releases in total.
Who makes Period?
Period is developed by Ben Sibley. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in July 2016.
