Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Rural Blog currently ranks #373 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #170, first reached on Aug 1, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 100+ since we began tracking it in August 2026.
- It is averaging 10 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 28% versus the month before (8/day).
- The latest release, v1.6, shipped on Oct 15, 2026 (7 days ago) — release #13 since the theme joined the directory in 2026.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-22 | #373 |
| 2026-09-30 | #329 |
| 2026-08-31 | #263 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-22 | 100 |
| 2026-09-30 | 100 |
| 2026-08-31 | 100 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-21 | 7 |
| 2026-09-30 | 6 |
| 2026-08-31 | 7 |
| 2026-07-31 | 11 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Owldraft |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.6 |
| Versions released | 13 |
| Last updated | 2026-10-15 |
| Added to directory | 2026-07-17 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-01 |
Description
Rural Blog is a simple, minimalist and lightweight WordPress blog theme for a personal blog, a personal website and writers: hobby bloggers, authors, essayists, poets, students and beginners, and anyone keeping a journal, a diary or a notes blog. Clean typography and a narrow, Medium-style reading column put your words first. Start from a free demo, imported in a few clicks: a minimalist blog, a writer's blog of essays, a photography blog, a photo journal, a travel blog, a lifestyle blog, an illustrator or artist portfolio, a developer blog and a plain-text blog with your photo, an about page, a now page and an archive. What makes it different? (1) Fast and lightweight: one small stylesheet and one tiny script, no jQuery, no page builder. (2) No Google Fonts: system fonts, or self-hosted fonts from the WordPress Font Library. (3) Easy for beginners: every option in the native WP Customizer, with a live preview: a stacked feed, a compact list or a grid, a left or right sidebar, a round photo next to your name, colors, fonts and seven link styles. (4) Classic theme with the native Gutenberg block editor. (5) Accessibility and SEO friendly, translation ready. Live preview: https://rural-blog.owldraft.com
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Rural Blog?
WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs.
How popular is Rural Blog?
As of October 22, 2026, Rural Blog ranks #373 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #170.
When was Rural Blog last updated?
Rural Blog was last updated on October 15, 2026 (version 1.6). It has shipped 13 releases in total.
Who makes Rural Blog?
Rural Blog is developed by Owldraft. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in July 2026.
