# Arke Theme

> Arke WordPress theme by DannyCooper: 800+ active installs, 4.6/5 rating, last updated 1 year ago. Health score 47/100, features and similar themes.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Arke works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 800+ sites, is rated 4.6/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 47/100 on our health check.

Arke is a truly minimal WordPress theme. No sidebars, no widgets, no settings. Just your content. Arke is extremely fast and scores 100/100 on Pingdom's speed test.

## Key facts

- **Active installs:** 800+
- **Downloads:** 64,701
- **Rating:** 4.6/5 (11)
- **Health score:** 47/100
- **Version:** 1.1.4
- **Last updated:** Sep 11, 2025
- **Author:** DannyCooper
- **Demo:** https://wp-themes.com/arke/

## Similar themes

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Vara SaaS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/themes/vara-saas/) | <10 | — | Oct 13, 2026 | 53/100 |
| 2 | [FSE Educational Courses](https://pageforge.pro/directory/themes/fse-educational-courses/) | 10+ | — | Oct 12, 2026 | 55/100 |
| 3 | [Online Newspaper Plus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/themes/online-newspaper-plus/) | <10 | — | Oct 13, 2026 | 53/100 |
| 4 | [Architrave](https://pageforge.pro/directory/themes/architrave/) | <10 | — | Oct 12, 2026 | 53/100 |
| 5 | [Blokmark](https://pageforge.pro/directory/themes/blokmark/) | 10+ | — | Oct 12, 2026 | 55/100 |
| 6 | [ST Nutritionist](https://pageforge.pro/directory/themes/st-nutritionist/) | <10 | — | Oct 12, 2026 | 53/100 |
| 7 | [Beyond Blog](https://pageforge.pro/directory/themes/beyond-blog/) | 20+ | — | Oct 9, 2026 | 56/100 |
| 8 | [Bosa Web Agency](https://pageforge.pro/directory/themes/bosa-web-agency/) | <10 | — | Oct 9, 2026 | 53/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is the Arke theme free?
Yes. Arke is a free theme from the official WordPress.org theme directory, reviewed by the WordPress Themes Team before listing.

### Is Arke a good WordPress theme in 2026?
Arke works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 800+ sites, is rated 4.6/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 47/100 on our health check.

### How many sites use Arke?
Arke is active on 800+ websites and has been downloaded 64,701 times.

### What themes are similar to Arke?
Popular alternatives include Vara SaaS, FSE Educational Courses and Online Newspaper Plus.


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