
Twenty Seventeen
v4.2by WordPress.org · updated 2 months ago
Twenty Seventeen brings your site to life with header video and immersive featured images. With a focus on business sites, it features multiple sections on the front page as well as widgets, navigation and social menus,…
- Rank
- #15
- No change0 vs yesterday
- Active installs
- 300K+
- As WordPress.org reports it
- Total downloads
- 14.9M
- 14,925,053 all-time
- Rating
- 4.5/5
- 119 reviews
- First released
- Dec 6, 2016
- 10 years ago
Twenty Seventeen at a glance
Twenty Seventeen is a WordPress theme by WordPress.org with 300K+ active installs, the #15 most popular theme on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3,790 times, 18% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 4.5 out of 5 from 119 reviews. Version 4.2 came out on Aug 19, 2026. Among the 8,611 themes tagged “Custom header”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2016.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats127.2K downloads · the last 30 days
View as table
| Date | Twenty Seventeen |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2,137 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 2,948 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3,080 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3,169 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3,156 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 5,567 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2,530 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4,878 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 14,058 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4,499 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4,674 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4,342 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4,641 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3,237 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3,705 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 7,103 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 12,348 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 8,980 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 3,042 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3,040 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2,033 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1,987 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2,642 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2,934 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2,902 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3,138 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2,907 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2,222 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2,307 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 2,954 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 347,250 · +0.0% in the last 30 days
View as table
| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 347,250 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 347,273 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 347,314 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 347,281 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 347,188 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 347,150 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 347,150 |
Rank over time
#15
View as table
| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #15 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #15 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #15 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #15 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #15 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #15 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #15 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #15 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #15 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #15 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #15 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #15 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #15 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | #15 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #15 |
Growth %
Average +0.00% a day in the last 30 days
View as table
| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.01% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.01% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.01% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.03% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.01% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
300K+ on WordPress.org
View as table
| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 300K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 300K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 300K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 300K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 300K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 300K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 300K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 300K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 300K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 300K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 300K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 300K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 300K+ |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 300K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 300K+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
See where Twenty Seventeen ranks in search
Track this theme to check its position for the searches you choose, daily, with an alert when it moves.
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
4.5★★★★★119 reviews
- 5 ★93 (78%)
- 4 ★5 (4%)
- 3 ★11 (9%)
- 2 ★4 (3%)
- 1 ★6 (5%)
About 21 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.6.
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 4.2
- Requires WordPress
- 4.7
- Requires PHP
- 5.2.4
- First released
- Dec 6, 2016
- Last updated
- Aug 19, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Twenty Seventeen
How many websites use Twenty Seventeen?
Twenty Seventeen is active on 300K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #15 most popular theme on WordPress.org.
How many times has Twenty Seventeen been downloaded?
14,925,053 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3,790 times. See download stats
When was Twenty Seventeen last updated?
Version 4.2 came out on Aug 19, 2026 (2 months ago). See every release
Does Twenty Seventeen have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Twenty Seventeen. See its security record
Is Twenty Seventeen still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 2 months ago.
What rating does Twenty Seventeen have?
4.5 out of 5 from 119 reviews on WordPress.org. 78% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Twenty Seventeen?
The themes most like Twenty Seventeen, by the tags they share, are Inspiro (60K+), Hestia (70K+) and Weaver Xtreme (9K+). Compare all alternatives
Compare with competitors
Add up to 1 competitor. No account needed.
| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | 300K+ |
| Reported installs | 300K+ |
| Rating | 4.5 |
| Reviews | 119 |
| Total downloads | 14.9M |
| Author | WordPress.org |
| First released | Dec 6, 2016 |
| Version | 4.2 |
| Requires WP | 4.7 |
| Requires PHP | 5.2.4 |
| Last updated | Aug 19, 2026 |
Alternatives to Twenty Seventeen
Compare all alternativesPopular themes with the same tags, the most in common first.

Inspiro
by WPZOOM
Inspiro is a fast, ultra-lightweight, and versatile WordPress theme for small businesses, creative professionals, photographers, and visual portfolios. Launch your website in minutes with 20+ ready-made starter sites fo…
- Rank
- #24
- Installs
- 60K+
- 4.7

Hestia
by Themeisle
Hestia is a modern WordPress theme for professionals. It fits creative business, small businesses (restaurants, wedding planners, sport/medical shops), startups, corporate businesses, online agencies and firms, portfoli…
- Rank
- #31
- Installs
- 70K+
- 4.8

Weaver Xtreme
by wpweaver
Weaver Xtreme - One Theme to Design Them All. Looking for a WordPress theme that lets you take full control of your website's design, but don't want a Block Theme? Meet Weaver Xtreme, the original options-based theme th…
- Rank
- #292
- Installs
- 9K+
- 4.5

Twenty Sixteen
by WordPress.org
Twenty Sixteen is a modernized take on an ever-popular WordPress layout — the horizontal masthead with an optional right sidebar that works perfectly for blogs and websites. It has custom color options with beautiful de…
- Rank
- #30
- Installs
- 90K+
- 4.1

Twenty Eleven
by WordPress.org
The 2011 theme for WordPress is sophisticated, lightweight, and adaptable. Make it yours with a custom menu, header image, and background -- then go further with available theme options for light or dark color scheme, c…
- Rank
- #53
- Installs
- 60K+
- 4.6

Responsive
by CyberChimps
The Responsive theme by CyberChimps is a superfast, lightweight, and customizable WordPress theme for building professional websites without coding. Build your website quickly with 100+ free WordPress starter templates…
- Rank
- #151
- Installs
- 10K+
- 4.7
Side by side:Twenty Seventeen vs InspiroTwenty Seventeen vs HestiaTwenty Seventeen vs Weaver Xtreme
More by WordPress.org
See everything by WordPress.orgOther themes from this author in our catalog.

Twenty Twenty-Five
by WordPress.org
Twenty Twenty-Five emphasizes simplicity and adaptability. It offers flexible design options, supported by a variety of patterns for different page types, such as services and landing pages, making it ideal for building…
- Rank
- #1
- Installs
- 1M+
- 4.0

Twenty Twenty-Four
by WordPress.org
Twenty Twenty-Four is designed to be flexible, versatile and applicable to any website. Its collection of templates and patterns tailor to different needs, such as presenting a business, blogging and writing or showcasi…
- Rank
- #4
- Installs
- 500K+
- 3.8

Twenty Twenty-One
by WordPress.org
Twenty Twenty-One is a blank canvas for your ideas and it makes the block editor your best brush. With new block patterns, which allow you to create a beautiful layout in a matter of seconds, this theme’s soft colors an…
- Rank
- #12
- Installs
- 200K+
- 4.2

Twenty Twenty
by WordPress.org
Our default theme for 2020 is designed to take full advantage of the flexibility of the block editor. Organizations and businesses have the ability to create dynamic landing pages with endless layouts using the group an…
- Rank
- #17
- Installs
- 200K+
- 4.4

Twenty Twenty-Three
by WordPress.org
Twenty Twenty-Three is designed to take advantage of the new design tools introduced in WordPress 6.1. With a clean, blank base as a starting point, this default theme includes ten diverse style variations created by me…
- Rank
- #6
- Installs
- 200K+
- 3.4

Twenty Twenty-Two
by WordPress.org
Built on a solidly designed foundation, Twenty Twenty-Two embraces the idea that everyone deserves a truly unique website. The theme’s subtle styles are inspired by the diversity and versatility of birds: its typography…
- Rank
- #14
- Installs
- 100K+
- 3.2