Aasta vs Event
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Event leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,808, ahead of Aasta at #1,847. Over the last 7 days Event slipped 15 places and Aasta climbed 7 places. Event has the largest install base, roughly 2× the next: 1K+ active installs against 500+ for Aasta. Downloads this week: Aasta 1,409 and Event 22. Ratings: Aasta 5★ from 1 and Event 4.5★ from 15 reviews.
| Metric | Aasta | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,847 ▲ 7 | #1,808 ▼ 15 |
| Active installs | 500+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 1,409 | 22 |
| Rating | 5★ (1) | 4.5★ (15) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 19, 2026 | Jun 3, 2025 |
| Current version | 14.2 | 1.2.5 |
| Best rank on record | #1,760 | #1,773 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jun 2022 | Nov 2016 |
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 Event?
By active installs, Event: 1K+ sites run it against 500+ for Aasta, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 18, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Aasta or Event?
Event, at #1,808 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Aasta at #1,847. 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 Event?
Aasta is a classic theme, Event 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.