
Substrata
v1.0.2by Automattic · updated 6 months ago
Substrata is a minimalist blog or portfolio designed for researchers, writers, and storytellers working with field notes and reflective essays.
- Rank
- #630
- Down4 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 230
- 200+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 482
- 482 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- First released
- Apr 26, 2026
- 6 months ago
Substrata at a glance
Substrata is a WordPress theme by Automattic with 200+ active installs, the #630 most popular theme on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.2 came out on Apr 26, 2026. Among the 995 themes tagged “Style variations”, it ranks #111. It was first released in 2026.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats32 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Substrata |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 230 · +37.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 230 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 226 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 222 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 214 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 167 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 167 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 167 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 168 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 167 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 167 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 168 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 167 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 167 |
Rank over time
#630 · down 59 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #630 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #626 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #624 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #616 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #624 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #634 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #629 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #628 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #625 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #621 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #621 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #612 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #608 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #608 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | #581 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #571 |
Growth %
Average +2.49% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +1.77% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +1.80% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +1.87% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +28.14% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.59% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.60% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.59% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.60% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
200+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 200+ |
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
- 1.0.2
- Requires WordPress
- 6.8
- Requires PHP
- 7.2
- First released
- Apr 26, 2026
- Last updated
- Apr 26, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Substrata
How many websites use Substrata?
Substrata is active on 200+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #630 most popular theme on WordPress.org.
How many times has Substrata been downloaded?
482 times in total since 2026. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Substrata last updated?
Version 1.0.2 came out on Apr 26, 2026 (6 months ago).
Is Substrata still maintained?
Its last release was 6 months ago.
What rating does Substrata have?
No one has reviewed Substrata on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Substrata?
The themes most like Substrata, by the tags they share, are Twenty Twenty-Five (1M+), Twenty Twenty-Four (500K+) and Twenty Twenty-Three (200K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 230 |
| Reported installs | 200+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 482 |
| Author | Automattic |
| First released | Apr 26, 2026 |
| Version | 1.0.2 |
| Requires WP | 6.8 |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 |
| Last updated | Apr 26, 2026 |
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