Arke Theme
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.
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.
- Small user base (800+ active installs)
- No update in over a year
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About Arke
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.
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Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 14, 2026
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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