Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Phlox currently ranks #55 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #48, first reached on Jun 3, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 30K+ since we began tracking it in May 2026.
- It is averaging 255 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 53% versus the month before (542/day).
- The latest release, v2.17.22, shipped on Aug 1, 2026 (30 days ago) — release #167 since the theme joined the directory in 2017.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | #55 |
| 2026-07-31 | #54 |
| 2026-06-30 | #53 |
| 2026-05-29 | #50 |
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 | 30,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 30,000 |
| 2026-06-30 | 30,000 |
| 2026-05-29 | 30,000 |
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 | 106 |
| 2026-07-31 | 204 |
| 2026-06-30 | 129 |
| 2026-05-31 | 88 |
| 2026-04-30 | 146 |
| 2026-03-31 | 165 |
| 2026-02-28 | 163 |
| 2026-01-31 | 149 |
| 2025-12-31 | 152 |
| 2025-11-30 | 5,539 |
| 2025-10-31 | 157 |
| 2025-09-30 | 208 |
| 2025-08-31 | 151 |
| 2025-07-31 | 250 |
| 2025-06-30 | 616 |
| 2025-05-31 | 159 |
| 2025-04-30 | 241 |
| 2025-03-31 | 251 |
| 2025-02-28 | 319 |
| 2025-01-31 | 261 |
| 2024-12-31 | 274 |
| 2024-11-30 | 323 |
| 2024-10-31 | 255 |
| 2024-09-30 | 332 |
| 2024-08-31 | 348 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | averta |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.17.22 |
| Versions released | 167 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-01 |
| Added to directory | 2017-07-31 |
| Requires WordPress | — |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-05-29 |
Description
Phlox is a modern, lightweight and customizable theme perfect for almost any type of website including, blog, portfolio, business, agency, news & magazine, food & restaurant, travel, and photography as well as WooCommerce storefront. What makes the Phlox unbeatable is being fast, truly responsive, translation ready, RTL layout, built with SEO in mind, professional portfolio features, 30 exclusive widgets and elements, 19 demo sites for one-click import, WooCommerce Ready, WPML ready, 100% GDPR compliance, reliable with regular updates, and also integrated with Elementor, Visual Composer and SiteOrigin page builders. Phlox is architect from scratch by the team behind the famous "Master Slider" project, so relax and be assured that you are supported by a good company. Phlox is the only theme that you have ever need to use and look no further. Start exploring the demos: http://demo.phlox.pro/default/
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Phlox?
WordPress.org reports 30K+ active installs.
How popular is Phlox?
As of August 31, 2026, Phlox ranks #55 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #48.
When was Phlox last updated?
Phlox was last updated on August 1, 2026 (version 2.17.22). It has shipped 167 releases in total.
Who makes Phlox?
Phlox is developed by averta. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in July 2017.
