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Accelerate

v1.6.0

by ThemeGrill · updated 1 month ago

Accelerate is multipurpose WordPress theme made for simplicity and ease of use. This theme is a piece of art that has this premium look and feel which will make your site stand out. Supports all post formats. Accelerate…

BlogCustom backgroundCustom colorsCustom headerCustom logoCustom menuE-commerceFeatured imagesFlexible headerFooter widgets
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Rank
#311
Up3 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 9,430
9K+ reported · Low
Total downloads
854.9K
854,947 all-time
Rating
4.9/5
199 reviews
First released
Jun 27, 2014
12 years ago
Growing·Downloads +200% (30d)·Toward 10K+ · ETA ~1d

Accelerate at a glance

Accelerate is a WordPress theme by ThemeGrill with 9K+ active installs, the #311 most popular theme on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 52 times, 200% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.9 out of 5 from 199 reviews. Version 1.6.0 came out on Oct 6, 2026. Among the 8,611 themes tagged “Custom header”, it ranks #160. It was first released in 2014.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.

Showing the last 30 days. Full history comes with any paid plan.See plans

Downloads over time

Download stats

2K downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Accelerate Compare series
Downloads over time: 30 days across 1 series.50100150Oct 10Oct 15Oct 20Oct 25Oct 29Nov 3Nov 8
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DateAccelerate
Nov 8, 202631
Nov 7, 202629
Nov 6, 202636
Nov 5, 202648
Nov 4, 202654
Nov 3, 202659
Nov 2, 202650
Nov 1, 202625
Oct 31, 202648
Oct 30, 2026113
Oct 29, 202661
Oct 28, 202662
Oct 27, 202669
Oct 26, 202669
Oct 25, 202656
Oct 24, 202642
Oct 23, 202684
Oct 22, 2026161
Oct 21, 2026140
Oct 20, 202675
Oct 19, 202671
Oct 18, 202643
Oct 17, 202645
Oct 16, 202655
Oct 15, 202654
Oct 14, 202679
Oct 13, 202677
Oct 12, 202691
Oct 11, 202678
Oct 10, 202667

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 9,430 · +0.0% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 13 days across 1 series.9.4K9.4K9.4KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 9, 20269,430
Nov 8, 20269,431
Nov 7, 20269,430
Nov 5, 20269,431
Nov 4, 20269,432
Nov 3, 20269,432
Nov 2, 20269,432
Nov 1, 20269,431
Oct 31, 20269,431
Oct 30, 20269,432
Oct 29, 20269,431
Oct 28, 20269,431
Oct 27, 20269,428

Rank over time

#311 · down 8 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 16 days across 1 series.#300#310Oct 16Oct 27Nov 1Nov 5Nov 9
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026#311
Nov 8, 2026#314
Nov 7, 2026#311
Nov 6, 2026#312
Nov 5, 2026#312
Nov 4, 2026#318
Nov 3, 2026#316
Nov 2, 2026#314
Nov 1, 2026#311
Oct 31, 2026#317
Oct 30, 2026#317
Oct 29, 2026#311
Oct 28, 2026#310
Oct 27, 2026#314
Oct 17, 2026#300
Oct 16, 2026#303

Growth %

Average +0.00% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 12 days across 1 series.-0.02%0%0.02%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateGrowth
Nov 9, 2026-0.01%
Nov 8, 2026+0.01%
Nov 7, 2026-0.01%
Nov 5, 2026-0.01%
Nov 4, 20260.00%
Nov 3, 20260.00%
Nov 2, 2026+0.01%
Nov 1, 20260.00%
Oct 31, 2026-0.01%
Oct 30, 2026+0.01%
Oct 29, 20260.00%
Oct 28, 2026+0.03%

Active installs band

9K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 16 days across 1 series.8.5K9K9.5KOct 16Oct 27Nov 1Nov 5Nov 9
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 20269K+
Nov 8, 20269K+
Nov 7, 20269K+
Nov 6, 20269K+
Nov 5, 20269K+
Nov 4, 20269K+
Nov 3, 20269K+
Nov 2, 20269K+
Nov 1, 20269K+
Oct 31, 20269K+
Oct 30, 20269K+
Oct 29, 20269K+
Oct 28, 20269K+
Oct 27, 20269K+
Oct 17, 20269K+
Oct 16, 20269K+

Search rankings

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Change log

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Ratings breakdown

4.9★★★★★199 reviews

  • 5 ★188 (94%)
  • 4 ★9 (5%)
  • 3 ★0 (0%)
  • 2 ★0 (0%)
  • 1 ★2 (1%)

About 142 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 5.0.

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.6.0
Requires WordPress
5.8
Requires PHP
7.4
First released
Jun 27, 2014
Last updated
Oct 6, 2026
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Accelerate

How many websites use Accelerate?

Accelerate is active on 9K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #311 most popular theme on WordPress.org.

How many times has Accelerate been downloaded?

854,947 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 52 times. See download stats

When was Accelerate last updated?

Version 1.6.0 came out on Oct 6, 2026 (1 month ago). See every release

Does Accelerate have known security vulnerabilities?

None that affect the current version. WPVulnerability’s database lists 1 older issue, fixed in earlier versions, so keep Accelerate up to date. See its security record

Is Accelerate still maintained?

Yes. Its last release was 1 month ago.

What rating does Accelerate have?

4.9 out of 5 from 199 reviews on WordPress.org. 94% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to Accelerate?

The themes most like Accelerate, by the tags they share, are Hestia (70K+), Inspiro (60K+) and ColorMag (40K+). Compare all alternatives

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Accelerate
Estimated installs≈ 9,430
Reported installs9K+
Rating4.9
Reviews199
Total downloads854.9K
AuthorThemeGrill
First releasedJun 27, 2014
Version1.6.0
Requires WP5.8
Requires PHP7.4
Last updatedOct 6, 2026

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