Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- StoryPress currently ranks #628 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #541, first reached on Aug 25, 2026.
- It is averaging 4 downloads/day over the last 30 days.
- The latest release, v1.0.3, shipped on Aug 14, 2026 (19 days ago) — release #4 since the theme joined the directory in 2026.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-02 | #628 |
| 2026-08-31 | #608 |
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Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-02 | 20 |
| 2026-08-31 | 20 |
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Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | 3 |
| 2026-08-31 | 2 |
| 2026-07-29 | 1 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | bikram_sth |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.3 |
| Versions released | 4 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-14 |
| Added to directory | 2026-08-10 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-25 |
Description
StoryPress is an accessible, editorially-minded news and magazine theme built on the _s (Underscores) starter. It ships with eight Customizer-switchable homepage layouts (Grid, List, Magazine, Hero Grid, Traditional Wire, Top Stories, Latest News Horizontal, Latest News Vertical), optional category-based homepage sections, a custom logo/header/background, custom block styles and patterns, and post-format support (gallery, video, quote). Single posts include an auto-generated table of contents, reading time, author bio, and related stories. Readers get an optional dark mode and text-size control, both saved locally. Fully keyboard accessible, responsive, and translation ready.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use StoryPress?
WordPress.org reports 20+ active installs.
How popular is StoryPress?
As of September 2, 2026, StoryPress ranks #628 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #541.
When was StoryPress last updated?
StoryPress was last updated on August 14, 2026 (version 1.0.3). It has shipped 4 releases in total.
Who makes StoryPress?
StoryPress is developed by bikram_sth. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in August 2026.
