Active installs
50+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#8224
Peak #8224
Downloads / day
1
prev 1
Downloads (7d)
7
All-time downloads
43.2K
Days tracked
1
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Vertigo currently ranks #8224 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- The latest release, v1.50.6, shipped on Sep 2, 2026 (today) — release #6 since the theme joined the directory in 2013.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-10 | 1 |
| 2026-06-26 | 1 |
| 2026-05-31 | 1 |
| 2026-04-24 | 1 |
| 2026-03-30 | 1 |
| 2026-02-27 | 1 |
| 2026-01-20 | 1 |
| 2025-12-30 | 1 |
| 2025-10-07 | 1 |
| 2025-09-30 | 1 |
| 2025-08-22 | 1 |
| 2025-07-23 | 1 |
| 2025-06-17 | 1 |
| 2025-05-07 | 1 |
| 2025-04-29 | 1 |
| 2025-03-20 | 1 |
| 2025-02-22 | 1 |
| 2025-01-31 | 1 |
| 2024-12-29 | 1 |
| 2024-11-21 | 1 |
| 2024-10-31 | 1 |
| 2024-09-30 | 1 |
| 2024-08-27 | 1 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Automattic |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.50.6 |
| Versions released | 6 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-02 |
| Added to directory | 2013-02-05 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.2+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-09-02 |
Description
A stylish and fun theme with one column, a custom header, and a custom accent color. It includes special styles for Aside, Gallery, Image, Quote, Link, Chat, Status, Audio and Video post formats. Inspired by the design work of the late Saul Bass, and based on the original design by Matthew Buchanan.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Vertigo?
WordPress.org reports 50+ active installs.
How popular is Vertigo?
As of September 2, 2026, Vertigo ranks #8224 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
When was Vertigo last updated?
Vertigo was last updated on September 2, 2026 (version 1.50.6). It has shipped 6 releases in total.
Who makes Vertigo?
Vertigo is developed by Automattic. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in February 2013.
