Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Spiekermann currently ranks #1474 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1460, first reached on Oct 5, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 200+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 2 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 12% versus the month before (2/day).
- The latest release, v1.0.0, shipped on Jan 10, 2025 (651 days ago).
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-23 | #1474 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1471 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1508 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1490 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-23 | 200 |
| 2026-09-30 | 200 |
| 2026-08-31 | 200 |
| 2026-07-31 | 200 |
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 | 4 |
| 2026-09-30 | 1 |
| 2026-08-31 | 3 |
| 2026-07-31 | 4 |
| 2026-06-30 | 3 |
| 2026-05-31 | 2 |
| 2026-04-30 | 1 |
| 2026-03-31 | 5 |
| 2026-02-28 | 1 |
| 2026-01-31 | 3 |
| 2025-12-31 | 2 |
| 2025-11-30 | 2 |
| 2025-10-31 | 3 |
| 2025-09-30 | 3 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Anders Norén |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.0 |
| Versions released | 1 |
| Last updated | 2025-01-10 |
| Added to directory | 2025-01-10 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.7+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| Type | Block theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Spiekermann is a bold WordPress block theme for blogs and portfolios, featuring an asymmetrical grid layout on the front page. Inspired by brutalist design, it uses a quirky pixelated sans-serif font and emphasizes raw aesthetics, unconventional layouts, and typographic focus. It includes ten different color schemes and three different typographic styles to choose from. Activate the Jetpack plugin to add a row of related posts to the bottom of your blog posts. Demo: https://spiekermann.andersnoren.se
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Spiekermann?
WordPress.org reports 200+ active installs.
How popular is Spiekermann?
As of October 23, 2026, Spiekermann ranks #1474 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #1460.
When was Spiekermann last updated?
Spiekermann was last updated on January 10, 2025 (version 1.0.0).
Who makes Spiekermann?
Spiekermann is developed by Anders Norén. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in January 2025.
