
Write
v2.1.2by Takao Utsumi · updated 7 years ago
Write is a minimal WordPress theme for users focused on writing. It's designed to keep decorations to a minimum and put your writing in the spotlight. Write is compatible with WordPress 5.0.
- Rank
- –
- No change yet
- Active installs
- 2K+
- As WordPress.org reports it
- Total downloads
- 63.7K
- 63,671 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- First released
- Apr 28, 2015
- 11 years ago
Write at a glance
Write is a WordPress theme by Takao Utsumi with 2K+ active installs. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 100% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 2.1.2 came out on Feb 26, 2019, more than 7 years ago. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats31 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Write |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
Rank over time
Growth %
Active installs band
2K+ on WordPress.org
View as table
| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2K+ |
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Change log
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Ratings breakdown
5.0★★★★★2 reviews
- 5 ★2 (100%)
- 4 ★0 (0%)
- 3 ★0 (0%)
- 2 ★0 (0%)
- 1 ★0 (0%)
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.1.2
- Requires WordPress
- 4.5
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Apr 28, 2015
- Last updated
- Feb 26, 2019
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Write
How many websites use Write?
Write is active on 2K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher.
How many times has Write been downloaded?
63,671 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Write last updated?
Version 2.1.2 came out on Feb 26, 2019 (7 years ago). See every release
Is Write still maintained?
Its last release was 7 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained.
What rating does Write have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Write?
The themes most like Write, by the tags they share, are Hestia (70K+), Inspiro (60K+) and Responsive (10K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | 2K+ |
| Reported installs | 2K+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 63.7K |
| Author | Takao Utsumi |
| First released | Apr 28, 2015 |
| Version | 2.1.2 |
| Requires WP | 4.5 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Feb 26, 2019 |
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