
Slightly
v1.1.1by nickcil · updated 7 years ago
Slightly is a minimal, clean, ever-so-slightly opinionated WP theme for a beautifully simple start.
- Rank
- –
- No change yet
- Active installs
- 300+
- As WordPress.org reports it
- Total downloads
- 24.3K
- 24,263 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- First released
- Jan 22, 2018
- 8 years ago
Slightly at a glance
Slightly is a WordPress theme by nickcil with 300+ active installs. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.1.1 came out on Oct 24, 2019, more than 7 years ago. It was first released in 2018.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 27, 2026, 13 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats1 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Slightly |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1 |
| 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 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
Rank over time
Growth %
Active installs band
300+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 300+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
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Ratings breakdown
5.0★★★★★1 reviews
- 5 ★1 (100%)
- 4 ★0 (0%)
- 3 ★0 (0%)
- 2 ★0 (0%)
- 1 ★0 (0%)
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 4.0
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jan 22, 2018
- Last updated
- Oct 24, 2019
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Slightly
How many websites use Slightly?
Slightly is active on 300+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher.
How many times has Slightly been downloaded?
24,263 times in total since 2018.
When was Slightly last updated?
Version 1.1.1 came out on Oct 24, 2019 (7 years ago).
Is Slightly still maintained?
Its last release was 7 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained.
What rating does Slightly have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Slightly?
The themes most like Slightly, by the tags they share, are Neve (200K+), Twenty Sixteen (90K+) and Hestia (70K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | 300+ |
| Reported installs | 300+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 24.3K |
| Author | nickcil |
| First released | Jan 22, 2018 |
| Version | 1.1.1 |
| Requires WP | 4.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Oct 24, 2019 |
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