Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Twenty Twelve currently ranks #57 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #50, first reached on Jan 30, 2026.
- It accounts for roughly 0.5% of all active installs across the themes we track.
- It is averaging 2,406 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 102% versus the month before (1,188/day).
- The latest release, v4.9, shipped on Aug 19, 2026 (12 days ago) — release #42 since the theme joined the directory in 2012.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | #57 |
| 2026-07-31 | #57 |
| 2026-06-30 | #57 |
| 2026-01-31 | #50 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 50,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 50,000 |
| 2026-06-30 | 50,000 |
| 2026-01-31 | 60,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-30 | 1,263 |
| 2026-07-31 | 892 |
| 2026-06-30 | 922 |
| 2026-05-31 | 1,207 |
| 2026-04-30 | 944 |
| 2026-03-31 | 1,151 |
| 2026-02-28 | 970 |
| 2026-01-31 | 754 |
| 2025-12-31 | 911 |
| 2025-11-30 | 621 |
| 2025-10-31 | 706 |
| 2025-09-30 | 870 |
| 2025-08-31 | 843 |
| 2025-07-31 | 1,156 |
| 2025-06-30 | 776 |
| 2025-05-31 | 699 |
| 2025-04-30 | 1,385 |
| 2025-03-31 | 741 |
| 2025-02-28 | 730 |
| 2025-01-31 | 815 |
| 2024-12-31 | 807 |
| 2024-11-30 | 962 |
| 2024-10-31 | 744 |
| 2024-09-30 | 929 |
| 2024-08-31 | 765 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | WordPress.org |
|---|---|
| Current version | 4.9 |
| Versions released | 42 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-19 |
| Added to directory | 2012-09-27 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.5+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.2.4+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-01-30 |
Description
The 2012 theme for WordPress is a fully responsive theme that looks great on any device. Features include a front page template with its own widgets, an optional display font, styling for post formats on both index and single views, and an optional no-sidebar page template. Make it yours with a custom menu, header image, and background.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Twenty Twelve?
WordPress.org reports 50K+ active installs.
How popular is Twenty Twelve?
As of August 31, 2026, Twenty Twelve ranks #57 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #50.
When was Twenty Twelve last updated?
Twenty Twelve was last updated on August 19, 2026 (version 4.9). It has shipped 42 releases in total.
Who makes Twenty Twelve?
Twenty Twelve is developed by WordPress.org. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in September 2012.
