Yes, Accelerate is completely free to use. It is available on WordPress.org at no cost.

How many websites use Accelerate?

Accelerate has 10K+ active installations as tracked by WordPress.org.

What are the best Accelerate alternatives?

Popular alternatives to Accelerate include Twenty Twenty-Five, Astra, Twenty Twenty-Four. You can compare them on our theme directory.

Does Accelerate work with the latest WordPress?

Accelerate requires WordPress false+ and PHP 5.6+. Check the theme's WordPress.org page for the latest compatibility information.

Accelerate — Reviews, Rating & Alternatives (2026)

Name: Accelerate
Rating: 4.9 (198 reviews)
Author: ThemeGrill

As of April 2026, Accelerate is a WordPress theme with 10K+ active installations and a 4.9/5 rating from 198 reviews. It has been downloaded 846K+ times in total. Requires WordPress false+ and PHP 5.6+. Available on WordPress.org since 2014. Top alternative: Twenty Twenty-Five.

4.9/5198 reviews

10K+active installs

846K+total downloads

12 yearssince 2014

Overview

Accelerate is multipurpose WordPress theme made for simplicity and ease of use. This theme is a piece of art that has this premium look and feel which will make your site stand out. Supports all post formats. Accelerate can be used for portfolio, business, blog, personal, travel, corporate, business services or any other kinds of sites. Get free support in https://themegrill.com/contact/ and check the demo at https://themegrilldemos.com/accelerate/

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Ratings & Reviews

4.9198 reviews

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Recent Reviews

Excellent with intuitive and common sense features

by Awethentic·3 months ago

Excellent with intuitive and common sense features that makes it easy to use and rearrange as if one were creating some craftwork in physical form. Bravo.

Like it very much

by towolf·4 months ago

A very nice theme, super easy to use, and you can customize many things yourself and add your own CSS. If you get stuck, the support team is very easy to reach, quick, friendly and competent. I can highly recommend it.

BON Design représentatif de l’entreprise

by cazenave·7 months ago

Merci pour ce thème, juste pour savoir, si l’on peut mettre une photo en arrière-plan ? car ça ne fonctionne pas….

I like it

by hedi·1 year ago

I chose this theme because it is not overloaded. I have even made it simpler with my own css.

Thank you! 🙂

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by ptmascrb·1 year ago

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