Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- PureBlog currently ranks #3609 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #3608, first reached on Oct 19, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 400+ since we began tracking it in August 2026.
- It is averaging 2 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 75% versus the month before (9/day).
- The latest release, v2.0.9, shipped on Sep 9, 2026 (47 days ago) — release #8 since the theme joined the directory in 2018.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-26 | #3609 |
| 2026-09-30 | #3725 |
| 2026-08-31 | #3655 |
| 2026-07-31 | #4068 |
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 | 400 |
| 2026-09-30 | 400 |
| 2026-08-31 | 400 |
| 2026-07-31 | 300 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-23 | 3 |
| 2026-09-29 | 2 |
| 2026-08-26 | 4 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1 |
| 2026-06-30 | 2 |
| 2026-05-29 | 3 |
| 2026-04-30 | 2 |
| 2026-03-30 | 4 |
| 2026-02-28 | 1 |
| 2026-01-31 | 1 |
| 2025-12-30 | 2 |
| 2025-11-30 | 1 |
| 2025-10-31 | 1 |
| 2025-09-30 | 1 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Blogging Theme Styles |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.0.9 |
| Versions released | 8 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-09 |
| Added to directory | 2018-08-07 |
| Requires WordPress | — |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
PureBlog is simple, yet modern & stylish for personal blogging. We made PureBlog with features from the ever popular WordPress theme called Twenty Seventeen, but with a lot more features to give your readers a immersive browsing experience. PureBlog is a polished & beautifully balanced concept that makes it perfect for almost any type of blog. PureBlog comes with an array of features that let you choose your blog style layouts, show or hide various page elements, choose excerpts for blog summaries, adjust your banner height, colour options, and a whole lot more! Be sure to read more about the PureBlog theme under the Appearance admin menu.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use PureBlog?
WordPress.org reports 400+ active installs.
How popular is PureBlog?
As of October 26, 2026, PureBlog ranks #3609 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #3608.
When was PureBlog last updated?
PureBlog was last updated on September 9, 2026 (version 2.0.9). It has shipped 8 releases in total.
Who makes PureBlog?
PureBlog is developed by Blogging Theme Styles. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in August 2018.
