Is Dark Academia free?

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

How many websites use Dark Academia?

Dark Academia has 600 active installations as tracked by WordPress.org.

What are the best Dark Academia alternatives?

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

Does Dark Academia work with the latest WordPress?

Dark Academia requires WordPress 6.0+ and PHP 5.7+. Check the theme's WordPress.org page for the latest compatibility information.

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Dark Academia

Name: Dark Academia
Author: Automattic

By Automattic·Blog·Free

·600 active installs·Updated 1 year ago

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As of April 2026, Dark Academia is a WordPress theme with 600 active installations and a 0/5 rating. It has been downloaded 3.1K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 6.0+ and PHP 5.7+. Available on WordPress.org since 2024. Last updated 1 year ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Twenty Twenty-Five.