Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Sunderland currently ranks #1303 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1290, first reached on Oct 13, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.0.8, shipped on Sep 15, 2026 (31 days ago) — release #2 since the theme joined the directory in 2024.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | #1303 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1315 |
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Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | 400 |
| 2026-09-30 | 400 |
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Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-24 | 2 |
| 2026-08-31 | 1 |
| 2026-07-24 | 1 |
| 2026-06-25 | 1 |
| 2026-05-29 | 4 |
| 2026-04-29 | 3 |
| 2026-03-31 | 2 |
| 2026-02-27 | 2 |
| 2026-01-30 | 1 |
| 2025-12-29 | 1 |
| 2025-11-30 | 3 |
| 2025-10-31 | 1 |
| 2025-09-30 | 1 |
| 2025-08-30 | 1 |
| 2025-07-31 | 3 |
| 2025-06-30 | 3 |
| 2025-05-31 | 2 |
| 2025-04-30 | 2 |
| 2025-03-31 | 2 |
| 2025-02-28 | 5 |
| 2025-01-31 | 4 |
| 2024-12-30 | 2 |
| 2024-11-30 | 5 |
| 2024-10-31 | 4 |
| 2024-09-30 | 3 |
| 2024-08-31 | 4 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Automattic |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.8 |
| Versions released | 2 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-15 |
| Added to directory | 2024-06-28 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.7+ |
| Type | Block theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-09-15 |
Description
Sunderland is a simple theme that supports full-site editing. It comes with a set of minimal templates and design settings that can be manipulated through Global Styles. Use it to build something beautiful.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Sunderland?
WordPress.org reports 400+ active installs.
How popular is Sunderland?
As of October 15, 2026, Sunderland ranks #1303 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #1290.
When was Sunderland last updated?
Sunderland was last updated on September 15, 2026 (version 1.0.8). It has shipped 2 releases in total.
Who makes Sunderland?
Sunderland is developed by Automattic. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in June 2024.
