Albatross vs Datar
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Albatross leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #776, ahead of Datar at #8,511. Over the last 7 days Albatross climbed 25 places and Datar slipped 6 places. Albatross has the largest install base, roughly 50× the next: 1K+ active installs against 20+ for Datar. Downloads this week: Albatross 29 and Datar 8. Ratings: Albatross 4.4★ from 5 and Datar 5★ from 1 reviews.
| Metric | Albatross | Datar |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #776 ▲ 25 | #8,511 ▼ 6 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 20+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 29 | 8 |
| Rating | 4.4★ (5) | 5★ (1) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | May 12, 2025 | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.2.4 | 1.1.0 |
| Best rank on record | #774 | #8,299 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Nov 2020 | Apr 2016 |
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, Albatross or Datar?
By active installs, Albatross: 1K+ sites run it against 20+ for Datar, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 22, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Albatross or Datar?
Albatross, at #776 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Datar at #8,511. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Albatross a block theme or a classic theme? And Datar?
Albatross is a classic theme, Datar 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.