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· Current rank #1785
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- SimpleBasics currently ranks #1785 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1769, first reached on Aug 8, 2026.
- The latest release, v2.1, shipped on Jan 31, 2026 (214 days ago) — release #8 since the theme joined the directory in 2021.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-02 | #1785 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1789 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1784 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-02 | 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
Details
| Author | Superb |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.1 |
| Versions released | 8 |
| Last updated | 2026-01-31 |
| Added to directory | 2021-07-10 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 4.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
SimpleBasics is a responsive WordPress blog and news theme made for bloggers and newspapers. Its elegant and minimalistic look makes it an attractive theme for writers who wish to write about their view on food, fashion, travel, clothing, movies, or their lifestyle in general. SimpleBasics is of course modern in the ways that it is both fast and search engine optimized (SEO friendly) as a theme should be nowadays. The sidebar allows widgets, Adsense affiliate links, or whatever else you wish to put there. Installing and setting up the theme is simple for any author, we have tried to optimize the user-friendliness by making the interface clean so it is as easy as possible to set up and start using. If the business aspect is important for you, for example, if you are using it as a newspaper or personal writing/journalist portfolio then it's great since your website is able to rank everywhere on the internet with our theme, for example in Yahoo, Bing or Google.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use SimpleBasics?
WordPress.org reports 700+ active installs.
How popular is SimpleBasics?
As of September 2, 2026, SimpleBasics ranks #1785 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #1769.
When was SimpleBasics last updated?
SimpleBasics was last updated on January 31, 2026 (version 2.1). It has shipped 8 releases in total.
Who makes SimpleBasics?
SimpleBasics is developed by Superb. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in July 2021.
