Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Viral currently ranks #2268 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #2231, first reached on Aug 23, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.8.58, shipped on Aug 18, 2026 (14 days ago) — release #121 since the theme joined the directory in 2016.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | #2268 |
| 2026-08-31 | #2257 |
| 2026-07-31 | #2302 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | 1,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 1,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | hashthemes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.8.58 |
| Versions released | 121 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-18 |
| Added to directory | 2016-01-21 |
| Requires WordPress | — |
| Requires PHP | 7.2+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Viral is a powerful, SEO-optimized, and fully responsive WordPress theme, perfect for creating modern news portals, online magazines, editorial websites, viral content blogs, and entertainment platforms. Designed with speed, flexibility, and user engagement in mind, Viral comes packed with over 20 custom Elementor widgets that let you build professional-looking layouts without writing any code. Whether you’re publishing breaking news, trending articles, or lifestyle content, the theme’s visually engaging and mobile-friendly design ensures an excellent reading experience on all devices. Viral is fully compatible with WordPress Gutenberg editor, Elementor page builder, and multilingual plugins like WPML and Polylang, making it ideal for global audiences. It also supports RTL (Right-to-Left) languages, enhancing accessibility for non-Latin script users. The theme includes five custom widgets for sidebars and footers, offers flexible header and layout options, and allows easy customization of colors, fonts, and background settings. With built-in social media integration, one-click demo import, custom logo support, and translation readiness, Viral provides all the essential tools to launch a fast-loading, engaging, and high-performing WordPress news or magazine website. Check demos https://demo.hashthemes.com/viral/
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Viral?
WordPress.org reports 1K+ active installs.
How popular is Viral?
As of September 1, 2026, Viral ranks #2268 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #2231.
When was Viral last updated?
Viral was last updated on August 18, 2026 (version 1.8.58). It has shipped 121 releases in total.
Who makes Viral?
Viral is developed by hashthemes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in January 2016.
