# Wabi Theme

> Wabi WordPress theme by Rich Tabor: 100+ active installs, 5/5 rating, last updated 4 years ago. Health score 44/100, features and similar themes.

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

Share your authentic self with Wabi, a WordPress block theme designed to help you tell your story best. Wabi foregrounds the simplistic design language of storytelling through clean lines, beautiful typography and a dynamic accent color system. And with multiple style variants (light, dark, and dynamic color schemes), Wabi is the most expressive and adaptable writing theme yet.

## Key facts

- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Downloads:** 13,594
- **Rating:** 5/5 (13)
- **Health score:** 44/100
- **Version:** 1.1.0
- **Last updated:** Nov 29, 2022
- **Author:** Rich Tabor
- **Demo:** https://wp-themes.com/wabi/

## Similar themes

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Purple](https://pageforge.pro/directory/themes/purple/) | <10 | — | Oct 8, 2026 | 53/100 |
| 2 | [Kivo](https://pageforge.pro/directory/themes/kivo/) | <10 | — | Oct 7, 2026 | 53/100 |
| 3 | [Online Toys Shop](https://pageforge.pro/directory/themes/online-toys-shop/) | <10 | — | Oct 7, 2026 | 53/100 |
| 4 | [Zenvora](https://pageforge.pro/directory/themes/zenvora/) | <10 | — | Oct 6, 2026 | 53/100 |
| 5 | [Novaflow](https://pageforge.pro/directory/themes/novaflow/) | <10 | — | Oct 6, 2026 | 53/100 |
| 6 | [Cafe Nook](https://pageforge.pro/directory/themes/cafe-nook/) | <10 | — | Oct 6, 2026 | 53/100 |
| 7 | [Elastra](https://pageforge.pro/directory/themes/elastra/) | 500+ | — | Oct 6, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 8 | [ROBSE ONE](https://pageforge.pro/directory/themes/robse-one/) | <10 | — | Oct 6, 2026 | 53/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

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

### How many sites use Wabi?
Wabi is active on 100+ websites and has been downloaded 13,594 times.

### Is Wabi a block theme?
Yes. Wabi supports full site editing, so you can edit headers, footers and templates visually in the WordPress Site Editor.

### What themes are similar to Wabi?
Popular alternatives include Purple, Kivo and Online Toys Shop.


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