Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- W3CSSPress currently ranks #5918 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #5749, first reached on Aug 18, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 100+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- The latest release, v2025.1, shipped on May 2, 2025 (541 days ago) — release #44 since the theme joined the directory in 2022.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-25 | #5918 |
| 2026-09-30 | #5881 |
| 2026-08-31 | #5831 |
| 2026-07-31 | #5796 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-25 | 100 |
| 2026-09-30 | 100 |
| 2026-08-31 | 100 |
| 2026-07-31 | 100 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-28 | 2 |
| 2026-08-31 | 3 |
| 2026-07-31 | 3 |
| 2026-06-30 | 3 |
| 2026-05-31 | 5 |
| 2026-04-29 | 4 |
| 2026-03-31 | 3 |
| 2026-02-28 | 4 |
| 2026-01-31 | 2 |
| 2025-12-31 | 2 |
| 2025-11-30 | 3 |
| 2025-10-31 | 4 |
| 2025-09-30 | 6 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Matteo Marchiori |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2025.1 |
| Versions released | 44 |
| Last updated | 2025-05-02 |
| Added to directory | 2022-04-08 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.1+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| Type | Block theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Universal theme with classic mode and blocks mode made to integrate the W3CSS framework inside WordPress, with global custom options and all of the W3CSS framework functionalities. The theme has been developed starting from resources on the w3schools website applied to the blankslate WordPress theme, slightly modified. The theme is accessibility ready and it is highly customizable. Please add issues on GitHub or contact me if you are interested in more options.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use W3CSSPress?
WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs.
How popular is W3CSSPress?
As of October 25, 2026, W3CSSPress ranks #5918 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #5749.
When was W3CSSPress last updated?
W3CSSPress was last updated on May 2, 2025 (version 2025.1). It has shipped 44 releases in total.
Who makes W3CSSPress?
W3CSSPress is developed by Matteo Marchiori. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in April 2022.
