Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Pulitzer currently ranks #1161 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1119, first reached on Jul 23, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 500+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- The latest release, v1.0.3, shipped on Nov 12, 2024 (708 days ago) — release #4 since the theme joined the directory in 2024.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-21 | #1161 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1160 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1156 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1132 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-21 | 500 |
| 2026-09-30 | 500 |
| 2026-08-31 | 500 |
| 2026-07-31 | 500 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-22 | 4 |
| 2026-08-31 | 3 |
| 2026-07-31 | 2 |
| 2026-06-30 | 3 |
| 2026-05-31 | 3 |
| 2026-04-30 | 2 |
| 2026-03-31 | 8 |
| 2026-02-28 | 4 |
| 2026-01-31 | 5 |
| 2025-12-31 | 10 |
| 2025-11-30 | 8 |
| 2025-10-31 | 2 |
| 2025-09-30 | 10 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Anders Norén |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.3 |
| Versions released | 4 |
| Last updated | 2024-11-12 |
| Added to directory | 2024-05-07 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.5+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| Type | Block theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Pulitzer is a minimal blog theme designed for writers, with special consideration for newsletters. It features a reading time indicator, four different archive layouts to choose from, complete page patterns for your resume, newsletter, contact page, and archive, like and share buttons on single posts, and a newsletter subscribe form in the footer. The like/share buttons and subscribe form require the Jetpack plugin to be active and the Subscription feature to be enabled. Demo: https://pulitzer.andersnoren.se
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Pulitzer?
WordPress.org reports 500+ active installs.
How popular is Pulitzer?
As of October 21, 2026, Pulitzer ranks #1161 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #1119.
When was Pulitzer last updated?
Pulitzer was last updated on November 12, 2024 (version 1.0.3). It has shipped 4 releases in total.
Who makes Pulitzer?
Pulitzer is developed by Anders Norén. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in May 2024.
