Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Sakala currently ranks #8437 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #8101, first reached on Jul 23, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 10+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- The latest release, v1.0.5, shipped on Jun 11, 2025 (499 days ago) — release #6 since the theme joined the directory in 2021.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-23 | #8437 |
| 2026-09-30 | #8405 |
| 2026-08-31 | #8251 |
| 2026-07-31 | #8125 |
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 | 10 |
| 2026-09-30 | 10 |
| 2026-08-31 | 10 |
| 2026-07-31 | 10 |
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 | 1 |
| 2026-09-22 | 1 |
| 2026-08-30 | 1 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1 |
| 2026-06-26 | 1 |
| 2026-05-12 | 1 |
| 2026-04-05 | 1 |
| 2026-03-31 | 1 |
| 2026-02-28 | 1 |
| 2026-01-26 | 1 |
| 2025-12-15 | 1 |
| 2025-11-24 | 4 |
| 2025-10-30 | 1 |
| 2025-09-29 | 1 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Access Keys |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.5 |
| Versions released | 6 |
| Last updated | 2025-06-11 |
| Added to directory | 2021-11-05 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.5+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Sakala is a responsive multipurpose WordPress theme suitable for almost any type of website. It is lightweight, super fast and highly customizable theme perfect for small business, web agencies and developers. It is a customizer and Elementor based WordPress theme. This free yet versatile theme is suitable for building any kind of niche-based or multipurpose website. If you are looking to create a website for a corporate, WooCommerce, agency, architect, beauty, resume, or any such website – Sakala is a go-to WordPress theme. It comes with 6 creative starter websites - full demos. Choose any unique starter website built with Elementor and customize it fully as per your preference.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Sakala?
WordPress.org reports 10+ active installs.
How popular is Sakala?
As of October 23, 2026, Sakala ranks #8437 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #8101.
When was Sakala last updated?
Sakala was last updated on June 11, 2025 (version 1.0.5). It has shipped 6 releases in total.
Who makes Sakala?
Sakala is developed by Access Keys. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in November 2021.
