Twenty Twenty-One is a free WordPress theme by WordPress.org with 200K+ active installs, ranked #12 among the most popular WordPress themes today. It is rated 4.2/5 from 44 reviews and has been downloaded 14.6M times. The latest version 2.9 was released on August 19, 2026.
Highlights
- Slipped 2 positions over the last 30 days.
- Ranks in the top 2.5% of all tracked themes.
- Best position recorded: #11.
- Last updated 3 months ago.
- Next install milestone: next 300K+.
Performance (Lighthouse)
- LCP
- 2.2s
- FCP
- 1.6s
- TBT
- 10ms
- CLS
- 0
- Page weight
- 75 KB
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Real-world usage
Trend explorer
Monthly readings
| Month | Rank | Change |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | #12 | ▬ |
| October 2026 | #12 | ▼ 3 |
| September 2026 | #9 | ▼ 1 |
| August 2026 | #8 | — |
Monthly readings
| Month | Installs | Change |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 200K | — |
| October 2026 | 200K | — |
| September 2026 | 200K | — |
| August 2026 | 200K | — |
Websites using Twenty Twenty-One
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⌕Details
- Author
- WordPress.org
- Version
- 2.9
- Last updated
- August 19, 2026
- Added
- December 9, 2020
- Requires WordPress
- 5.3
- Requires PHP
- 5.6
- First tracked
- August 1, 2026
Description
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 and eye-catching — yet timeless — design will let your work shine. Take it for a spin! See how Twenty Twenty-One elevates your portfolio, business website, or personal blog.
FAQ
How many sites use Twenty Twenty-One?
Twenty Twenty-One has 200K+ active installs according to WordPress.org.
How popular is Twenty Twenty-One?
It is currently ranked #12 among tracked themes, with a peak of #11.
When was Twenty Twenty-One last updated?
The latest version (2.9) was released on August 19, 2026.
Who develops Twenty Twenty-One?
Twenty Twenty-One is developed by WordPress.org.
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