Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Pierian currently ranks #3855 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #3678, first reached on Aug 5, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.0.1, shipped on Sep 15, 2024 (718 days ago).
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-03 | #3855 |
| 2026-08-31 | #3846 |
| 2026-07-31 | #3709 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-03 | 90 |
| 2026-08-31 | 90 |
| 2026-07-31 | 100 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-10 | 1 |
| 2026-07-29 | 1 |
| 2026-06-24 | 1 |
| 2026-05-21 | 1 |
| 2026-04-26 | 1 |
| 2026-03-31 | 1 |
| 2026-02-24 | 1 |
| 2026-01-30 | 3 |
| 2025-12-28 | 2 |
| 2025-11-30 | 1 |
| 2025-10-30 | 1 |
| 2025-09-30 | 2 |
| 2025-08-28 | 3 |
| 2025-07-31 | 1 |
| 2025-06-29 | 2 |
| 2025-05-31 | 2 |
| 2025-04-30 | 3 |
| 2025-03-31 | 3 |
| 2025-02-28 | 1 |
| 2025-01-31 | 2 |
| 2024-12-31 | 2 |
| 2024-11-30 | 4 |
| 2024-10-31 | 1 |
| 2024-09-30 | 8 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Automattic |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.1 |
| Versions released | 1 |
| Last updated | 2024-09-15 |
| Added to directory | 2024-09-15 |
| Requires WordPress | — |
| Requires PHP | — |
| Type | Block theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Pierian is a minimalist typography-focused theme that embraces a low-key styling approach. With equivalent headings, paragraphs, links, and navigation, it features columns that elegantly divide navigation, blog posts, and a profile block.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Pierian?
WordPress.org reports 90+ active installs.
How popular is Pierian?
As of September 3, 2026, Pierian ranks #3855 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #3678.
When was Pierian last updated?
Pierian was last updated on September 15, 2024 (version 1.0.1).
Who makes Pierian?
Pierian is developed by Automattic. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in September 2024.
