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

How many websites use Poe?

Poe has 600 active installations as tracked by WordPress.org.

What are the best Poe alternatives?

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

Does Poe work with the latest WordPress?

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

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Poe

Name: Poe
Rating: 5 (2 reviews)
Author: Anders Norén

By Anders Norén·Blog·Free

5(2 reviews)

·600 active installs·Updated 1 year ago

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As of April 2026, Poe is a WordPress theme with 600 active installations and a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews. It has been downloaded 17K+ times in total. Requires WordPress false+ and PHP 5.6+. Available on WordPress.org since 2022. Last updated 1 year ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Twenty Twenty-Five.

5/52 reviews

600active installs

17K+total downloads

4 yearssince 2022

Overview

Poe is a clean, flexible and fast block theme built with portfolios and blogs in mind. Its default look is a stylish white on black color scheme with yellow accents and clean sans-serif typography, but Poe is built from the ground up for flexibility. It includes ten different theme styles to choose from, and over 30 different block patterns that you can use to quickly create unique page layouts.

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