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Classic Chalkboard

v2.6

by Edward R. Jenkins · updated 13 years ago

A whimsical theme emulating a classic school chalkboard, complete with a bottom-resting eraser and chalk.

BlackCustom backgroundCustom colorsCustom headerCustom menuDarkFixed WidthFlexible headerFull width templateOne column
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No change yet
Active installs
100+
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Total downloads
38.2K
38,201 all-time
Rating
4.8/5
5 reviews
First released
Jan 20, 2013
14 years ago

Classic Chalkboard at a glance

Classic Chalkboard is a WordPress theme by Edward R. Jenkins with 100+ active installs. It’s rated 4.8 out of 5 from 5 reviews. Version 2.6 came out on May 19, 2013, more than 13 years ago. It was first released in 2013.

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Downloads over time: 13 days across 1 series.-101Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

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Active installs band

100+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.95100105Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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Ratings breakdown

4.8★★★★★5 reviews

  • 5 ★4 (80%)
  • 4 ★1 (20%)
  • 3 ★0 (0%)
  • 2 ★0 (0%)
  • 1 ★0 (0%)

About 2 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.9.

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
2.6
Requires WordPress
–
Requires PHP
–
First released
Jan 20, 2013
Last updated
May 19, 2013
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Classic Chalkboard

How many websites use Classic Chalkboard?

Classic Chalkboard is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher.

How many times has Classic Chalkboard been downloaded?

38,201 times in total since 2013.

When was Classic Chalkboard last updated?

Version 2.6 came out on May 19, 2013 (13 years ago).

Is Classic Chalkboard still maintained?

Its last release was 13 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained.

What rating does Classic Chalkboard have?

4.8 out of 5 from 5 reviews on WordPress.org. 80% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to Classic Chalkboard?

The themes most like Classic Chalkboard, by the tags they share, are Hestia (70K+), Twenty Eleven (60K+) and Inspiro (60K+). Compare all alternatives

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Classic Chalkboard
Estimated installs100+
Reported installs100+
Rating4.8
Reviews5
Total downloads38.2K
AuthorEdward R. Jenkins
First releasedJan 20, 2013
Version2.6
Requires WP–
Requires PHP–
Last updatedMay 19, 2013

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