Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Smarter currently ranks #7665 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #7347, first reached on Jul 24, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.5.0, shipped on Jun 13, 2026 (134 days ago) — release #40 since the theme joined the directory in 2017.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-25 | #7665 |
| 2026-09-30 | #7599 |
| 2026-08-31 | #7526 |
| 2026-07-31 | #7377 |
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 | 80 |
| 2026-09-30 | 80 |
| 2026-08-31 | 80 |
| 2026-07-31 | 90 |
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 | 2 |
| 2026-09-23 | 1 |
| 2026-08-31 | 1 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1 |
| 2026-06-30 | 1 |
| 2026-05-26 | 1 |
| 2026-04-29 | 1 |
| 2026-03-31 | 1 |
| 2026-02-28 | 2 |
| 2026-01-31 | 1 |
| 2025-12-31 | 1 |
| 2025-11-30 | 1 |
| 2025-10-31 | 2 |
| 2025-09-30 | 1 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | ThinkUpThemes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.5.0 |
| Versions released | 40 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-13 |
| Added to directory | 2017-08-28 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Smarter is the free version of the multi-purpose professional theme (Smarter Pro) ideal for a business or blog website. The theme has a responsive layout, HD retina ready and comes with a powerful theme options panel with can be used to make awesome changes without touching any code. The theme also comes with a full width easy to use slider. Easily add a logo to your site and create a beautiful homepage using the built-in homepage layout.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Smarter?
WordPress.org reports 80+ active installs.
How popular is Smarter?
As of October 25, 2026, Smarter ranks #7665 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #7347.
When was Smarter last updated?
Smarter was last updated on June 13, 2026 (version 1.5.0). It has shipped 40 releases in total.
Who makes Smarter?
Smarter is developed by ThinkUpThemes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in August 2017.
