Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Start Blogging currently ranks #7655 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #7575, first reached on Jul 23, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.3.1, shipped on Sep 30, 2024 (705 days ago) — release #16 since the theme joined the directory in 2017.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-05 | #7655 |
| 2026-08-31 | #7623 |
| 2026-07-31 | #7593 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-05 | 70 |
| 2026-08-31 | 70 |
| 2026-07-31 | 70 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | Blogging Theme Styles |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.3.1 |
| Versions released | 16 |
| Last updated | 2024-09-30 |
| Added to directory | 2017-10-14 |
| Requires WordPress | — |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Start Blogging offers you an exceptional style that is designed for personal and business blogging websites. With clean lines, open space, and features like Unlimited Colours, you can easily personalise your website using the powerful built-in theme customizer that lets you see live results as you make changes. This theme focuses more on simplicity to ensure you can maximize what is important - creating content for your blog! To list a few of many key features, you get mobile responsive viewing that includes Responsive Font Sizing, a layout that takes advantage of the ever popular Bootstrap grid, 20 sidebar positions with dynamic sizing, a theme that is Page Builder ready, Font Awesome icons, a Banner sidebar for images or Sliders, an information page in the Admin area to give you access to setup tutorials and support, and much more.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Start Blogging?
WordPress.org reports 70+ active installs.
How popular is Start Blogging?
As of September 5, 2026, Start Blogging ranks #7655 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #7575.
When was Start Blogging last updated?
Start Blogging was last updated on September 30, 2024 (version 1.3.1). It has shipped 16 releases in total.
Who makes Start Blogging?
Start Blogging is developed by Blogging Theme Styles. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in October 2017.
