
Twenty Seventeen is a free WordPress theme by WordPress.org with 300K+ active installs, ranked #15 among the most popular WordPress themes today. It is rated 4.5/5 from 119 reviews and has been downloaded 14.9M times. The latest version 4.2 was released on August 19, 2026.
Highlights
- Slipped 8 positions over the last 30 days.
- Ranks in the top 3.1% of all tracked themes.
- Best position recorded: #8.
- Last updated 3 months ago.
- Next install milestone: next 400K+.
Real-world usage
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Monthly readings
| Month | Rank | Change |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | #15 | ▬ |
| October 2026 | #15 | ▼ 8 |
| September 2026 | #7 | ▼ 6 |
| August 2026 | #1 | — |
Monthly readings
| Month | Installs | Change |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 300K | — |
| October 2026 | 300K | — |
| September 2026 | 300K | — |
| August 2026 | 300K | — |
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⌕Details
- Author
- WordPress.org
- Version
- 4.2
- Last updated
- August 19, 2026
- Added
- December 6, 2016
- Requires WordPress
- 4.7
- Requires PHP
- 5.2.4
- First tracked
- August 1, 2026
Description
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, a logo, and more. Personalize its asymmetrical grid with a custom color scheme and showcase your multimedia content with post formats. Our default theme for 2017 works great in many languages, for any abilities, and on any device.
FAQ
How many sites use Twenty Seventeen?
Twenty Seventeen has 300K+ active installs according to WordPress.org.
How popular is Twenty Seventeen?
It is currently ranked #15 among tracked themes, with a peak of #8.
When was Twenty Seventeen last updated?
The latest version (4.2) was released on August 19, 2026.
Who develops Twenty Seventeen?
Twenty Seventeen is developed by WordPress.org.
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