Activello vs Sullivan
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Activello leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #489, ahead of Sullivan at #4,944. Over the last 7 days Activello climbed 1 place and Sullivan slipped 5 places. Activello has the largest install base, roughly 25× the next: 5K+ active installs against 200+ for Sullivan. Downloads this week: Activello 336 and Sullivan 61. Ratings: Activello 4.9★ from 23 and Sullivan 5★ from 1 reviews.
| Metric | Activello | Sullivan |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #489 ▲ 1 | #4,944 ▼ 5 |
| Active installs | 5K+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 336 | 61 |
| Rating | 4.9★ (23) | 5★ (1) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 2, 2026 | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.7.0 | 2.0.3 |
| Best rank on record | #484 | #4,895 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Mar 2016 | Apr 2018 |
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 Sullivan?
By active installs, Activello: 5K+ sites run it against 200+ for Sullivan, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Activello or Sullivan?
Activello, at #489 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Sullivan at #4,944. 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 Sullivan?
Activello is a classic theme, Sullivan 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.