Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Publishers currently ranks #8130 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #7793, first reached on Jul 31, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 30+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- The latest release, v1.0.5, shipped on Jan 17, 2026 (280 days ago) — release #15 since the theme joined the directory in 2021.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-24 | #8130 |
| 2026-09-30 | #8063 |
| 2026-08-31 | #7915 |
| 2026-07-31 | #7793 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-24 | 30 |
| 2026-09-30 | 30 |
| 2026-08-31 | 30 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-12 | 1 |
| 2026-09-29 | 1 |
| 2026-08-29 | 1 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1 |
| 2026-06-30 | 1 |
| 2026-05-29 | 1 |
| 2026-04-29 | 1 |
| 2026-03-27 | 1 |
| 2026-02-28 | 2 |
| 2026-01-30 | 2 |
| 2025-12-27 | 1 |
| 2025-11-28 | 1 |
| 2025-10-31 | 1 |
| 2025-09-29 | 1 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Web Guy |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.5 |
| Versions released | 15 |
| Last updated | 2026-01-17 |
| Added to directory | 2021-04-26 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
A theme for publishers like magazines, blogs, and other content sites. I've been both a writer and an editor for over a decade now and have put together all the very best custom sanity controls that I've created over the years for managing a team of writers into one organized place. To greatly enhance the features of this theme, it is highly recommended that you install the companion plugin (https://wordpress.org/plugins/publishers/). Also, it would be a good idea to review the readme.txt (https://wp-themes.com/wp-content/themes/publishers/readme.txt). I'll be here if you need me ([email protected]).
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Publishers?
WordPress.org reports 30+ active installs.
How popular is Publishers?
As of October 24, 2026, Publishers ranks #8130 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #7793.
When was Publishers last updated?
Publishers was last updated on January 17, 2026 (version 1.0.5). It has shipped 15 releases in total.
Who makes Publishers?
Publishers is developed by Web Guy. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in April 2021.
