Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Plumbing Handyman currently ranks #2643 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #2495, first reached on Sep 22, 2026.
- Active installs grew from 30+ when we started tracking it in July 2026 to 60+ today — it crossed the 60+ mark around September 2026.
- It is averaging 3 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 32% versus the month before (5/day).
- The latest release, v1.8.8, shipped on Oct 9, 2026 (17 days ago) — release #16 since the theme joined the directory in 2025.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-26 | #2643 |
| 2026-09-30 | #2575 |
| 2026-08-31 | #3155 |
| 2026-07-31 | #3208 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-26 | 60 |
| 2026-09-30 | 60 |
| 2026-08-31 | 40 |
| 2026-07-31 | 30 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-22 | 1 |
| 2026-09-30 | 2 |
| 2026-08-31 | 34 |
| 2026-07-29 | 1 |
| 2026-06-30 | 36 |
| 2026-05-31 | 3 |
| 2026-04-30 | 1 |
| 2026-03-31 | 2 |
| 2026-02-28 | 3 |
| 2026-01-31 | 6 |
| 2025-12-31 | 44 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | astertheme |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.8.8 |
| Versions released | 16 |
| Last updated | 2026-10-09 |
| Added to directory | 2025-12-31 |
| Requires WordPress | — |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
The Plumbing Handyman is a versatile theme designed for plumbing service websites, professional plumbers, and contractors who wish to create a clean, reliable, and high-performance online presence. Its sleek and minimal design ensures a polished appearance across all devices, catering to local plumbers and larger house services. With a responsive, mobile-friendly structure, it provides an excellent browsing experience on smartphones, tablets, and desktops. The theme is built on optimized and secure code, ensuring fast loading times and smooth functionality. It's ideal for showcasing home repair services such as plumbing repair, leak detection, and bathroom plumbing. A visually striking banner section highlights core offerings, while interactive elements boost user engagement. There are dedicated areas for testimonials to foster trust and showcase skilled professionals. Extensive customization options, flexible layouts, and typography controls enable alignment with your brand identity. It includes essential features such as contact forms (compatible with the Contact Form 7 plugin), call-to-action buttons for bookings, and social media integration. With an SEO-friendly structure and clean coding, The Plumbing Handyman enhances visibility for searches like "plumber near me" and "emergency plumbing services," making it a reliable choice for plumbing contractors looking to grow their business online.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Plumbing Handyman?
WordPress.org reports 60+ active installs.
How popular is Plumbing Handyman?
As of October 26, 2026, Plumbing Handyman ranks #2643 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #2495.
When was Plumbing Handyman last updated?
Plumbing Handyman was last updated on October 9, 2026 (version 1.8.8). It has shipped 16 releases in total.
Who makes Plumbing Handyman?
Plumbing Handyman is developed by astertheme. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in December 2025.
