ACL Trace vs Press Release
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Press Release leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,059, ahead of ACL Trace at #2,698. Over the last 7 days Press Release slipped 116 places and ACL Trace slipped 160 places. Press Release has the largest install base, roughly 4× the next: 40+ active installs against 10+ for ACL Trace. Downloads this week: ACL Trace 10 and Press Release 10.
| Metric | ACL Trace | Press Release |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #2,698 ▼ 160 | #1,059 ▼ 116 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 40+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 10 | 10 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Sep 22, 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Current version | 3.2.0 | 1.1.2 |
| Best rank on record | #848 | #233 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2026 | Aug 2026 |
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, ACL Trace or Press Release?
By active installs, Press Release: 40+ sites run it against 10+ for ACL Trace, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 29, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, ACL Trace or Press Release?
Press Release, at #1,059 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with ACL Trace at #2,698. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is ACL Trace a block theme or a classic theme? And Press Release?
ACL Trace is a block theme, Press Release is a block 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.