Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Shift currently ranks #3041 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #2898, first reached on Aug 3, 2026.
- It is averaging 2 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 12% versus the month before (2/day).
- The latest release, v1.26, shipped on Feb 11, 2025 (623 days ago) — release #28 since the theme joined the directory in 2016.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-26 | #3041 |
| 2026-09-30 | #3081 |
| 2026-08-31 | #2987 |
| 2026-07-31 | #2922 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-26 | 600 |
| 2026-09-30 | 700 |
| 2026-08-31 | 700 |
| 2026-07-31 | 700 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-22 | 5 |
| 2026-09-29 | 2 |
| 2026-08-31 | 1 |
| 2026-07-30 | 3 |
| 2026-06-30 | 1 |
| 2026-05-29 | 2 |
| 2026-04-30 | 1 |
| 2026-03-30 | 1 |
| 2026-02-28 | 3 |
| 2026-01-31 | 4 |
| 2025-12-31 | 2 |
| 2025-11-28 | 3 |
| 2025-10-31 | 4 |
| 2025-09-30 | 3 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Ben Sibley |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.26 |
| Versions released | 28 |
| Last updated | 2025-02-11 |
| Added to directory | 2016-11-04 |
| Requires WordPress | — |
| Requires PHP | 5.4+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Shift is a simple and customizable theme made for businesses and bloggers. Present your best content in a beautiful and responsive design across mobile devices, tablets, and widescreen monitors with Shift. With a minimalist design, Shift is great at highlighting your content. That means you’ll get higher engagement whether you’re publishing videos, podcast, photographs, or blog posts. It’s suitable for niche niche from travel and food blogs to corporate business websites. Use Shift for a small, personal content site or publish a ton with an online magazine. Shift is also fully compatible with the new Gutenberg post editor. Preview Shift now on desktop, tablets, and mobile devices with the interactive live demo: https://www.competethemes.com/demos/?theme=shift
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Shift?
WordPress.org reports 600+ active installs.
How popular is Shift?
As of October 26, 2026, Shift ranks #3041 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #2898.
When was Shift last updated?
Shift was last updated on February 11, 2025 (version 1.26). It has shipped 28 releases in total.
Who makes Shift?
Shift is developed by Ben Sibley. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in November 2016.
