Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Shadcn currently ranks #1668 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1242, first reached on Jul 23, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 100+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- The latest release, v1.2.0, shipped on Aug 30, 2026 (47 days ago) — release #7 since the theme joined the directory in 2025.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #1668 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1577 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1417 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1284 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 100 |
| 2026-09-30 | 100 |
| 2026-08-31 | 100 |
| 2026-07-31 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-24 | 2 |
| 2026-08-31 | 18 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1 |
| 2026-06-29 | 2 |
| 2026-05-29 | 2 |
| 2026-04-28 | 1 |
| 2026-03-31 | 3 |
| 2026-02-28 | 4 |
| 2026-01-31 | 8 |
| 2025-12-31 | 15 |
| 2025-11-30 | 25 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | YayCommerce |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.2.0 |
| Versions released | 7 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-30 |
| Added to directory | 2025-11-12 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.4+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.3+ |
| Type | Block theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
A modern WordPress FSE theme inspired by Shadcn UI design system with light/dark mode support. Features clean, accessible design with customizable components and blocks.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Shadcn?
WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs.
How popular is Shadcn?
As of October 16, 2026, Shadcn ranks #1668 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #1242.
When was Shadcn last updated?
Shadcn was last updated on August 30, 2026 (version 1.2.0). It has shipped 7 releases in total.
Who makes Shadcn?
Shadcn is developed by YayCommerce. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in November 2025.
