
Onward
v1.1.2by Modernaweb Studio · updated 1 year ago
The abnormal WordPress theme allows for the construction of specific websites with ease, yet it is still incredibly lite.
- Rank
- #8,040
- Down6 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 32
- 30+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 997
- 997 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- First released
- Jan 20, 2022
- 4 years ago
Onward at a glance
Onward is a WordPress theme by Modernaweb Studio with 30+ active installs, the #8,040 most popular theme on WordPress.org. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.1.2 came out on Nov 7, 2025, more than a year ago. Among the 11,066 themes tagged “Custom background”, it ranks #6,403. It was first released in 2022.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 17, 2026, 23 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats2 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Onward |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 0 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 32 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 32 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 32 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 32 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 32 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 32 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 32 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 32 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 32 |
Rank over time
#8,040 · up 18 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #8,040 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #8,034 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #8,030 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #8,025 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #8,027 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #8,029 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #8,005 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #7,995 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #7,995 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #8,000 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #7,999 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #8,018 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #8,075 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #8,076 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | #8,058 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
30+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 30+ |
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.
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.2
- Requires WordPress
- –
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Jan 20, 2022
- Last updated
- Nov 7, 2025
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Onward
How many websites use Onward?
Onward is active on 30+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #8,040 most popular theme on WordPress.org.
How many times has Onward been downloaded?
997 times in total since 2022.
When was Onward last updated?
Version 1.1.2 came out on Nov 7, 2025 (1 year ago).
Is Onward still maintained?
Its last release was 1 year ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained.
What rating does Onward have?
No one has reviewed Onward on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Onward?
The themes most like Onward, by the tags they share, are Kadence (500K+), Twenty Twenty (200K+) and Neve (200K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 32 |
| Reported installs | 30+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 997 |
| Author | Modernaweb Studio |
| First released | Jan 20, 2022 |
| Version | 1.1.2 |
| Requires WP | – |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Nov 7, 2025 |
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