Activello vs Go
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Go leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #30, ahead of Activello at #477. Over the last 7 days Go held its place and Activello climbed 15 places. Go has the largest install base, roughly 8× the next: 40K+ active installs against 5K+ for Activello. Downloads this week: Go 1,195 and Activello 319. Ratings: Activello 4.9★ from 23 and Go 4.7★ from 19 reviews.
| Metric | Activello | Go |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #477 ▲ 15 | #30 ▬ |
| Active installs | 5K+ | 40K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 319 | 1,195 |
| Rating | 4.9★ (23) | 4.7★ (19) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 2, 2026 | Sep 22, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.7.0 | 1.8.18 |
| Best rank on record | #477 | #25 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 754 |
| On WordPress.org since | Mar 2016 | Jan 2020 |
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, Activello or Go?
By active installs, Go: 40K+ sites run it against 5K+ for Activello, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 19, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Activello or Go?
Go, at #30 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Activello at #477. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Activello a block theme or a classic theme? And Go?
Activello is a classic theme, Go 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.