
Default
v1.7.2by WordPress.org · updated 16 years ago
The default WordPress theme that graced version 1.5 to version 2.9, based on the famous Kubrick.
- Rank
- –
- No change yet
- Active installs
- 10K+
- As WordPress.org reports it
- Total downloads
- 596.2K
- 596,177 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 3 reviews
- First released
- Mar 26, 2010
- 16 years ago
Default at a glance
Default is a WordPress theme by WordPress.org with 10K+ active installs. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 128 times, 70% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 1.7.2 came out on Jun 14, 2010, more than 16 years ago. It was first released in 2010.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats4.6K downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Default |
|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2026 | 344 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1,474 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 116 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 143 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 140 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 114 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 88 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 84 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 109 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 114 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 143 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 109 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 159 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 147 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 117 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 116 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 172 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 114 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 296 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 113 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 154 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 272 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
Rank over time
Growth %
Active installs band
10K+ on WordPress.org
View as table
| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this theme's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Ratings breakdown
5.0★★★★★3 reviews
- 5 ★3 (100%)
- 4 ★0 (0%)
- 3 ★0 (0%)
- 2 ★0 (0%)
- 1 ★0 (0%)
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.7.2
- Requires WordPress
- –
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Mar 26, 2010
- Last updated
- Jun 14, 2010
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Default
How many websites use Default?
Default is active on 10K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher.
How many times has Default been downloaded?
596,177 times in total since 2010. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 128 times. See download stats
When was Default last updated?
Version 1.7.2 came out on Jun 14, 2010 (16 years ago). See every release
Does Default have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Default. See its security record
Is Default still maintained?
Its last release was 16 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained.
What rating does Default have?
5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Default?
The themes most like Default, by the tags they share, are GeneratePress (500K+), Twenty Seventeen (300K+) and Twenty Sixteen (90K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | 10K+ |
| Reported installs | 10K+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 3 |
| Total downloads | 596.2K |
| Author | WordPress.org |
| First released | Mar 26, 2010 |
| Version | 1.7.2 |
| Requires WP | – |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jun 14, 2010 |
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