Aasta vs Avantex Education
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Aasta leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,832, ahead of Avantex Education at #3,313. Over the last 7 days Aasta climbed 17 places and Avantex Education slipped 72 places. Aasta has the largest install base, roughly 5× the next: 500+ active installs against 100+ for Avantex Education. Downloads this week: Aasta 186 and Avantex Education 19.
| Metric | Aasta | Avantex Education |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,832 ▲ 17 | #3,313 ▼ 72 |
| Active installs | 500+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 186 | 19 |
| Rating | 5★ (1) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 19, 2026 | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Current version | 14.2 | 0.0.8 |
| Best rank on record | #1,760 | #2,911 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jun 2022 | Jan 2024 |
Highlighted cells mark the strongest figure in each row. Rank and installs are from the latest WordPress.org capture; downloads are the last seven captured days.
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, Aasta or Avantex Education?
By active installs, Aasta: 500+ sites run it against 100+ for Avantex Education, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 28, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Aasta or Avantex Education?
Aasta, at #1,832 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Avantex Education at #3,313. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Aasta a block theme or a classic theme? And Avantex Education?
Aasta is a classic theme, Avantex Education is a classic theme. Block themes are built for the Site Editor; classic themes use the Customizer and widget areas.
Where do these numbers come from?
WordPress.org publishes each theme’s active install count and its position on the popular list. This site records both every day, along with per-day downloads and ratings, so the charts above show how the themes have moved over time rather than a single day.