Ryan Dark Classic Premium available
· Current rank #8087
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Ryan Dark currently ranks #8087 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #7840, first reached on Jul 23, 2026.
- Active installs grew from 40+ when we started tracking it in July 2026 to 50+ today — it crossed the 50+ mark around August 2026.
- The latest release, v1.0.13, shipped on Feb 24, 2026 (241 days ago) — release #14 since the theme joined the directory in 2018.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-23 | #8087 |
| 2026-09-30 | #8070 |
| 2026-08-31 | #7953 |
| 2026-07-31 | #7860 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-23 | 50 |
| 2026-09-30 | 50 |
| 2026-08-31 | 50 |
| 2026-07-31 | 40 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-24 | 1 |
| 2026-08-28 | 1 |
| 2026-07-27 | 1 |
| 2026-06-23 | 1 |
| 2026-05-30 | 1 |
| 2026-04-18 | 1 |
| 2026-03-30 | 1 |
| 2026-02-27 | 1 |
| 2026-01-28 | 1 |
| 2025-12-29 | 1 |
| 2025-11-23 | 1 |
| 2025-10-24 | 1 |
| 2025-09-26 | 2 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | ThinkUpThemes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.13 |
| Versions released | 14 |
| Last updated | 2026-02-24 |
| Added to directory | 2018-09-10 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Ryan Dark is the free version of the multi-purpose professional theme (Ryan Pro) ideal for a business or blog website. The theme has a responsive layout, HD retina ready and comes with a powerful theme options panel with can be used to make awesome changes without touching any code. The theme also comes with a full width easy to use slider. Easily add a logo to your site and create a beautiful homepage using the built-in homepage layout. Compatible with WooCommerce, WPML, Polylang, Flat Parallax Slider, Photo Gallery and Travel Map, Elementor, Page Builder, Beaver Builder, Visual Composer, SiteOrigin, Divi, etc. It's a perfect theme for small businesses (restaurants, wedding planners, sport/medical shops), startups, corporate businesses, online agencies and firms, portfolios, ecommerce (WooCommerce), and freelancers.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Ryan Dark?
WordPress.org reports 50+ active installs.
How popular is Ryan Dark?
As of October 23, 2026, Ryan Dark ranks #8087 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #7840.
When was Ryan Dark last updated?
Ryan Dark was last updated on February 24, 2026 (version 1.0.13). It has shipped 14 releases in total.
Who makes Ryan Dark?
Ryan Dark is developed by ThinkUpThemes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in September 2018.
