Description
At a glance
Looking for Donovan v1.9.4? It is available here as a free GPL download for WordPress — 9K+ active installs · 4.8/5 rating from 24 reviews · updated August 6, 2026 · requires WordPress 5.2+ & PHP 5.6+.
Donovan is a flexible, yet easy-to-use blogging theme with a clean and modern design. It features an elegant mobile-first design, three different blog layouts and extensive post settings. Donovan is perfect for your personal blog or for any content-focused website.
Frequently asked questions
What is Donovan?
Donovan is a free WordPress theme available under the GPL license. The current version is 1.9.4. It is active on over 9K websites.
Is Donovan free to download?
Yes — Donovan 1.9.4 is a free GPL download with no hidden fees, no account needed, and no feature locked behind a paywall in this package. Users rate it 4.8 out of 5 based on 24 reviews.
How do I install Donovan 1.9.4?
Download the ZIP file from this page, then in your WordPress dashboard go to Appearance → Themes → Add New → Upload Theme, choose the file, click Install Now, then Activate. The theme works immediately after activation — no license key or extra setup is required for the core features.
What are the requirements for Donovan?
Donovan 1.9.4 requires WordPress 5.2 or higher and PHP 5.6 or higher. Most modern WordPress hosts already meet these versions. Running older versions may cause features to break, so update WordPress and PHP first if your site is behind.
When was Donovan last updated?
Version 1.9.4 was last updated on August 6, 2026. This page is refreshed automatically, so the download here always matches the newest version we have verified.
Is the Donovan download safe?
The file is sourced directly from the official WordPress.org repository — the same file the developer published. It is served unmodified, so what you install here is byte-identical to the official release.
Version: 1.9.4
Updated: October 1, 2026
Technical details
| Version | 1.9.4 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | August 6, 2026 |
| Active installs | 9,000+ |
| Rating | ★★★★★ 4.8/5 (24 reviews) |
| Requires WordPress | 5.2 or higher |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 or higher |
| Author | ThemeZee |
| Tags | block-styles, blog, custom-background, custom-colors, custom-header, custom-logo, custom-menu, editor-style, entertainment, featured-image-header, featured-images, flexible-header |
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