Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- The Gig currently ranks #8184 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #7973, first reached on Jul 24, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.0.1, shipped on Nov 26, 2025 (281 days ago) — release #2 since the theme joined the directory in 2022.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-03 | #8184 |
| 2026-08-31 | #8154 |
| 2026-07-31 | #8016 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-03 | 10 |
| 2026-08-31 | 10 |
| 2026-07-31 | 20 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | sharkthemes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.1 |
| Versions released | 2 |
| Last updated | 2025-11-26 |
| Added to directory | 2022-04-18 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
The Gig is a multipurpose theme oriented for musical events. It is a child theme of The Event. The Gig is blazingly fast, extremely light-weight, and very easy to use. Anyone who is not much experienced in building and managing websites can easily create their own website.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use The Gig?
WordPress.org reports 10+ active installs.
How popular is The Gig?
As of September 3, 2026, The Gig ranks #8184 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #7973.
When was The Gig last updated?
The Gig was last updated on November 26, 2025 (version 1.0.1). It has shipped 2 releases in total.
Who makes The Gig?
The Gig is developed by sharkthemes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in April 2022.
