Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- The Box currently ranks #2794 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #2730, first reached on Jul 23, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.5.5, shipped on Jul 12, 2026 (97 days ago) — release #38 since the theme joined the directory in 2014.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #2794 |
| 2026-09-30 | #2786 |
| 2026-08-31 | #2790 |
| 2026-07-31 | #2770 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 900 |
| 2026-09-30 | 900 |
| 2026-08-31 | 900 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-24 | 2 |
| 2026-08-31 | 9 |
| 2026-07-31 | 7 |
| 2026-06-30 | 1 |
| 2026-05-30 | 2 |
| 2026-04-30 | 3 |
| 2026-03-31 | 1 |
| 2026-02-28 | 3 |
| 2026-01-30 | 1 |
| 2025-12-30 | 3 |
| 2025-11-30 | 1 |
| 2025-10-31 | 1 |
| 2025-09-30 | 2 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | designlabthemes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.5.5 |
| Versions released | 38 |
| Last updated | 2026-07-12 |
| Added to directory | 2014-06-26 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Clean and Simple WordPress Theme designed for blogs and online publications. With easy to use options The Box lets you focus on your awesome writing.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use The Box?
WordPress.org reports 900+ active installs.
How popular is The Box?
As of October 16, 2026, The Box ranks #2794 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #2730.
When was The Box last updated?
The Box was last updated on July 12, 2026 (version 1.5.5). It has shipped 38 releases in total.
Who makes The Box?
The Box is developed by designlabthemes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in June 2014.
