# Matheson Theme

> Matheson WordPress theme by bandicootmarketing: 900+ active installs, 3.9/5 rating, last updated 10 years ago. Health score 42/100, features and similar themes.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Matheson works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 900+ sites, is rated 3.9/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 42/100 on our health check.

Create a truly unique design with Matheson, a lightweight and fully responsive HTML5 theme. Use the theme customizer to add your own background, page layout, site width and more. Distinguish each post with one of the eight supported post formats, such as: Video, Image, Aside, Status, Audio, Quote, Link and Gallery. Install JetPack to display each of your galleries through a tiled view and jQuery carousel. Compatible with bbPress & BuddyPress. Matheson uses Google Fonts for improved typeface…

## Key facts

- **Active installs:** 900+
- **Downloads:** 133,794
- **Rating:** 3.9/5 (9)
- **Health score:** 42/100
- **Version:** 1.0.5
- **Last updated:** Mar 8, 2017
- **Author:** bandicootmarketing
- **Demo:** https://wp-themes.com/matheson/

## Similar themes

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Zenvora](https://pageforge.pro/directory/themes/zenvora/) | 10+ | — | Oct 6, 2026 | 55/100 |
| 2 | [Journal Book](https://pageforge.pro/directory/themes/journal-book/) | 90+ | — | Aug 28, 2026 | 53/100 |
| 3 | [The Paper Blog](https://pageforge.pro/directory/themes/the-paper-blog/) | 100+ | — | Aug 12, 2026 | 53/100 |
| 4 | [Roid](https://pageforge.pro/directory/themes/roid/) | 100+ | — | Aug 3, 2026 | 53/100 |
| 5 | [Ianus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/themes/ianus/) | 60+ | — | Jul 15, 2026 | 47/100 |
| 6 | [Photography Journal](https://pageforge.pro/directory/themes/photography-journal/) | 200+ | — | Jun 7, 2026 | 48/100 |
| 7 | [Prism Magazine](https://pageforge.pro/directory/themes/prism-magazine/) | 80+ | — | May 17, 2026 | 47/100 |
| 8 | [Nox Blog](https://pageforge.pro/directory/themes/nox-blog/) | 100+ | — | Apr 12, 2026 | 41/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Matheson a good WordPress theme in 2026?
Matheson works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 900+ sites, is rated 3.9/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 42/100 on our health check.

### How many sites use Matheson?
Matheson is active on 900+ websites and has been downloaded 133,794 times.

### What themes are similar to Matheson?
Popular alternatives include Zenvora, Journal Book and The Paper Blog.


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