Download Theme
v1.1.2by Metagauss · updated 1 year ago
Download any theme from your WordPress admin panel's Appearance page by just one click!
- Rank
- #3,369
- Down3 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 4,480
- 4K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 134.8K
- 134,800 all-time
- Rating
- 4.0/5
- 7 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Download Theme at a glance
Download Theme is a WordPress plugin by Metagauss with 4K+ active installs, the #3,369 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 28 times, 21% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.0 out of 5 from 7 reviews. Version 1.1.2 came out on Apr 23, 2025, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.8.12. Among the 6 plugins tagged “download-theme”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2016.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats704 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Download Theme |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 30 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 33 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 21 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 25 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 29 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 28 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 31 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 28 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 28 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 19 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 4,480 · -1.5% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 4,480 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 4,488 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 4,505 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 4,500 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 4,500 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 4,504 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 4,495 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4,504 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4,535 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4,524 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4,541 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4,546 |
Rank over time
#3,369 · down 44 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #3,369 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #3,366 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #3,361 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #3,356 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #3,359 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #3,358 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #3,352 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #3,356 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #3,353 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #3,335 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #3,343 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #3,342 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #3,340 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #3,325 |
Growth %
Average -0.12% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.18% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.19% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.11% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.09% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.20% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.20% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.68% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.24% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.37% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.11% |
Active installs band
4K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 4K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #3342 → #3356Downloads +14.3%
- Tested up to 6.8.11 → 6.8.12
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.195%
- v1.04.6%
Rating trend
4.0★★★★★7 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.2
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 6.8.12
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Mar 5, 2016
- Last updated
- Apr 23, 2025
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Download Theme
How many websites use Download Theme?
Download Theme is active on 4K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #3,369 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Download Theme been downloaded?
134,800 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 28 times. See download stats
When was Download Theme last updated?
Version 1.1.2 came out on Apr 23, 2025 (1 year ago). See every release
Is Download Theme compatible with the latest WordPress?
Download Theme’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.8.12, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Does Download Theme have known security vulnerabilities?
None that affect the current version. WPVulnerability’s database lists 1 older issue, fixed in earlier versions, so keep Download Theme up to date. See its security record
Is Download Theme still maintained?
Its last release was 1 year ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Download Theme have?
4.0 out of 5 from 7 reviews on WordPress.org. 71% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Download Theme?
The plugins most like Download Theme, by the tags they share, are Download Plugins and Themes in ZIP from Dashboard (30K+), Create Block Theme (20K+) and Multiple Themes (10K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.0
★★★★★
7 reviews
- 5 stars: 5 reviews, 71%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 1 reviews, 14%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 14%
- Positive
- 71%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 29%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.1.
- Each new 1★ review takes 3 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 4,480 |
| Reported installs | 4K+ |
| Rating | 4.0 |
| Reviews | 7 |
| Total downloads | 134.8K |
| Author | Metagauss |
| First released | Mar 5, 2016 |
| Version | 1.1.2 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Apr 23, 2025 |
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