Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Steampunk Lite currently ranks #8532 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #8262, first reached on Aug 11, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 10+ since we began tracking it in August 2026.
- The latest release, v2.5.1, shipped on Oct 12, 2026 (10 days ago) — release #18 since the theme joined the directory in 2019.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-22 | #8532 |
| 2026-09-30 | #8490 |
| 2026-08-31 | #8357 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-22 | 10 |
| 2026-09-30 | 10 |
| 2026-08-31 | 10 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-26 | 1 |
| 2026-08-31 | 1 |
| 2026-06-25 | 1 |
| 2026-05-06 | 1 |
| 2026-04-16 | 1 |
| 2026-03-28 | 1 |
| 2026-02-26 | 1 |
| 2026-01-29 | 1 |
| 2025-12-30 | 1 |
| 2025-11-25 | 2 |
| 2025-10-11 | 1 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | brutalistthemes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.5.1 |
| Versions released | 18 |
| Last updated | 2026-10-12 |
| Added to directory | 2019-01-09 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.7+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-11 |
Description
Brutalist WordPress blog theme with a steampunk core. Check out the full theme demo at https://demo.brutalistthemes.com/steampunk/
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Steampunk Lite?
WordPress.org reports 10+ active installs.
How popular is Steampunk Lite?
As of October 22, 2026, Steampunk Lite ranks #8532 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #8262.
When was Steampunk Lite last updated?
Steampunk Lite was last updated on October 12, 2026 (version 2.5.1). It has shipped 18 releases in total.
Who makes Steampunk Lite?
Steampunk Lite is developed by brutalistthemes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in January 2019.
