Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Rainfall currently ranks #2944 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #2932, first reached on Oct 5, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.0.12, shipped on Sep 15, 2026 (32 days ago) — release #14 since the theme joined the directory in 2022.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #2944 |
| 2026-09-30 | #2972 |
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Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 200 |
| 2026-09-30 | 200 |
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Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-22 | 5 |
| 2026-08-30 | 1 |
| 2026-07-29 | 2 |
| 2026-06-25 | 1 |
| 2026-05-31 | 1 |
| 2026-04-30 | 2 |
| 2026-03-30 | 2 |
| 2026-02-27 | 2 |
| 2026-01-31 | 1 |
| 2025-12-31 | 2 |
| 2025-11-29 | 1 |
| 2025-10-31 | 2 |
| 2025-09-29 | 1 |
| 2025-08-30 | 1 |
| 2025-07-31 | 2 |
| 2025-06-30 | 1 |
| 2025-05-29 | 1 |
| 2025-04-30 | 2 |
| 2025-03-31 | 2 |
| 2025-02-28 | 4 |
| 2025-01-31 | 1 |
| 2024-12-31 | 1 |
| 2024-11-29 | 1 |
| 2024-10-31 | 3 |
| 2024-09-30 | 3 |
| 2024-08-29 | 1 |
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Details
| Author | Automattic |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.12 |
| Versions released | 14 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-15 |
| Added to directory | 2022-10-03 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.7+ |
| Type | Block theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-09-15 |
Description
Rainfall is a clean, objective blogging theme strongly inspired by Swiss Design. Its minimalist functionality is balanced by a strong accent color, beautiful photography and post templates with sidebars.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Rainfall?
WordPress.org reports 200+ active installs.
How popular is Rainfall?
As of October 17, 2026, Rainfall ranks #2944 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #2932.
When was Rainfall last updated?
Rainfall was last updated on September 15, 2026 (version 1.0.12). It has shipped 14 releases in total.
Who makes Rainfall?
Rainfall is developed by Automattic. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in October 2022.
