Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Zen Magazine currently ranks #1052 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1035, first reached on Aug 31, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.2, shipped on Jan 31, 2026 (217 days ago) — release #3 since the theme joined the directory in 2024.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-04 | #1052 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1035 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1047 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-04 | 600 |
| 2026-08-31 | 600 |
| 2026-07-31 | 600 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | Superb |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.2 |
| Versions released | 3 |
| Last updated | 2026-01-31 |
| Added to directory | 2024-01-22 |
| Requires WordPress | — |
| Requires PHP | 4.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Zen Magazine is designed for blogs, magazines, newspapers, and writers in general. It's a free publishing theme that works with most schema markups, so you can have reviews and monetization content such as affiliate marketing, banner advertisement and so on. We have optimized the SEO (search engine optimization) a lot so it's fast and easy to find websites that use our blogging theme on Google and other search engines (even ASK). We have made sure to put lots of space for ads, you can have them in the top, sidebar, footer, and more, all through widgets so it's easy to integrate ad programs such as AdSense. It's of course responsive and has a simple, elegant, and modern design. You can publish editorial content about fashion, travel, lifestyle, technology, or even revenue generating content such as cryptocurrency, forex, betting, gambling, and more. Starting a news magazine has never been this easy. It has a clean minimalist design, which makes it one of the best WP themes for blogger sites and showcasing your writing skills.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Zen Magazine?
WordPress.org reports 600+ active installs.
How popular is Zen Magazine?
As of September 4, 2026, Zen Magazine ranks #1052 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #1035.
When was Zen Magazine last updated?
Zen Magazine was last updated on January 31, 2026 (version 1.2). It has shipped 3 releases in total.
Who makes Zen Magazine?
Zen Magazine is developed by Superb. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in January 2024.
