Academica vs ElitePress
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Academica leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,276, ahead of ElitePress at #3,306. Over the last 7 days Academica slipped 7 places and ElitePress slipped 13 places. Academica has the largest install base, roughly 2.9× the next: 2K+ active installs against 700+ for ElitePress. Downloads this week: Academica 1,002 and ElitePress 28. Ratings: Academica 3.4★ from 12 and ElitePress 4.3★ from 18 reviews.
| Metric | Academica | ElitePress |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,276 ▼ 7 | #3,306 ▼ 13 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 700+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 1,002 | 28 |
| Rating | 3.4★ (12) | 4.3★ (18) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 21, 2026 | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.1.4 | 3.2.1 |
| Best rank on record | #1,254 | #3,242 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Mar 2013 | Jan 2015 |
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, Academica or ElitePress?
By active installs, Academica: 2K+ sites run it against 700+ for ElitePress, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 27, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Academica or ElitePress?
Academica, at #1,276 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with ElitePress at #3,306. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Academica a block theme or a classic theme? And ElitePress?
Academica is a classic theme, ElitePress 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.