AllX vs Clean Retina
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
AllX leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,789, ahead of Clean Retina at #3,720. Over the last 7 days AllX slipped 5 places and Clean Retina slipped 9 places. Clean Retina has the largest install base, roughly 1.8× the next: 700+ active installs against 400+ for AllX. Downloads this week: AllX 26 and Clean Retina 24. Ratings: AllX 5★ from 1 and Clean Retina 4.9★ from 69 reviews.
| Metric | AllX | Clean Retina |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,789 ▼ 5 | #3,720 ▼ 9 |
| Active installs | 400+ | 700+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 26 | 24 |
| Rating | 5★ (1) | 4.9★ (69) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jun 1, 2026 | Jun 19, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.2.0 | 3.0.9 |
| Best rank on record | #1,660 | #3,692 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2023 | Dec 2012 |
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, AllX or Clean Retina?
By active installs, Clean Retina: 700+ sites run it against 400+ for AllX, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 18, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, AllX or Clean Retina?
AllX, at #1,789 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Clean Retina at #3,720. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is AllX a block theme or a classic theme? And Clean Retina?
AllX is a classic theme, Clean Retina 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.