Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Simple Grey currently ranks #6394 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #6200, first reached on Aug 12, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 100+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- The latest release, v2.0.0, shipped on Aug 13, 2026 (73 days ago) — release #26 since the theme joined the directory in 2017.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-25 | #6394 |
| 2026-09-30 | #6395 |
| 2026-08-31 | #6248 |
| 2026-07-31 | #6235 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-25 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-27 | 1 |
| 2026-08-31 | 5 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1 |
| 2026-06-29 | 1 |
| 2026-05-31 | 2 |
| 2026-04-30 | 1 |
| 2026-03-30 | 1 |
| 2026-02-28 | 1 |
| 2026-01-31 | 2 |
| 2025-12-31 | 1 |
| 2025-11-30 | 1 |
| 2025-10-31 | 1 |
| 2025-09-30 | 1 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Peter Hebert |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.0.0 |
| Versions released | 26 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-13 |
| Added to directory | 2017-01-31 |
| Requires WordPress | — |
| Requires PHP | 7.2+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
A responsive WordPress theme with a simple grey color palette. Clean and simple, this theme is optimized for legibility. It is well suited to blogs and portfolio sites.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Simple Grey?
WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs.
How popular is Simple Grey?
As of October 25, 2026, Simple Grey ranks #6394 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #6200.
When was Simple Grey last updated?
Simple Grey was last updated on August 13, 2026 (version 2.0.0). It has shipped 26 releases in total.
Who makes Simple Grey?
Simple Grey is developed by Peter Hebert. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in January 2017.
