Advance Startup vs CosmosWP
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
CosmosWP leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #780, ahead of Advance Startup at #7,059. Over the last 7 days CosmosWP slipped 9 places and Advance Startup slipped 33 places. CosmosWP has the largest install base, roughly 20× the next: 2K+ active installs against 100+ for Advance Startup. Downloads this week: Advance Startup 174 and CosmosWP 82. Ratings: Advance Startup 5★ from 1 and CosmosWP 5★ from 74 reviews.
| Metric | Advance Startup | CosmosWP |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #7,059 ▼ 33 | #780 ▼ 9 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 2K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 174 | 82 |
| Rating | 5★ (1) | 5★ (74) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 19, 2026 | Jul 28, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.3.4 | 3.0.2 |
| Best rank on record | #6,744 | #766 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Feb 2019 | Mar 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, Advance Startup or CosmosWP?
By active installs, CosmosWP: 2K+ sites run it against 100+ for Advance Startup, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 25, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Advance Startup or CosmosWP?
CosmosWP, at #780 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Advance Startup at #7,059. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Advance Startup a block theme or a classic theme? And CosmosWP?
Advance Startup is a classic theme, CosmosWP 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.