# SemPress Theme

> SemPress WordPress theme by Matthias Pfefferle: 200+ active installs, 4.8/5 rating, last updated 4 years ago. Health score 44/100, features and similar themes.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** SemPress works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 4.8/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 44/100 on our health check.

SemPress is an extremely lightweight, responsive theme designed to show off your posts, quotes, and images. SemPress supports multiple post formats, widgets, and the option to upload a custom header or background image. The theme is based on HTML5 mixed with microformats, microformats v2 and microdata (Schema.org).

## Key facts

- **Active installs:** 200+
- **Downloads:** 53,893
- **Rating:** 4.8/5 (12)
- **Health score:** 44/100
- **Version:** 1.7.0
- **Last updated:** Jan 7, 2023
- **Author:** Matthias Pfefferle
- **Demo:** https://wp-themes.com/sempress/

## Similar themes

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Coworking Interface](https://pageforge.pro/directory/themes/coworking-interface/) | <10 | — | Sep 26, 2026 | 53/100 |
| 2 | [Multipurpose for Elementor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/themes/multipurpose-for-elementor/) | 20+ | — | Sep 10, 2026 | 56/100 |
| 3 | [Corporate Interface](https://pageforge.pro/directory/themes/corporate-interface/) | 10+ | — | Sep 7, 2026 | 55/100 |
| 4 | [Flexify](https://pageforge.pro/directory/themes/flexify/) | 300+ | — | Aug 31, 2026 | 58/100 |
| 5 | [Newspaper Press](https://pageforge.pro/directory/themes/newspaper-press/) | 40+ | — | Aug 9, 2026 | 52/100 |
| 6 | [FSE Responsive](https://pageforge.pro/directory/themes/fse-responsive/) | 10+ | — | Aug 4, 2026 | 51/100 |
| 7 | [Voltino](https://pageforge.pro/directory/themes/voltino/) | 60+ | — | Jul 28, 2026 | 53/100 |
| 8 | [FSE eCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/themes/fse-ecommerce/) | 40+ | — | Jul 20, 2026 | 52/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is SemPress a good WordPress theme in 2026?
SemPress works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 4.8/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 44/100 on our health check.

### How many sites use SemPress?
SemPress is active on 200+ websites and has been downloaded 53,893 times.

### What themes are similar to SemPress?
Popular alternatives include Coworking Interface, Multipurpose for Elementor and Corporate Interface.


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