Althea WP vs CL Classified
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
CL Classified leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #236, ahead of Althea WP at #581. Over the last 7 days CL Classified slipped 8 places and Althea WP held its place. Althea WP has the largest install base, roughly 2.9× the next: 2K+ active installs against 700+ for CL Classified. Downloads this week: Althea WP 63 and CL Classified 30.
| Metric | Althea WP | CL Classified |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #581 ▬ | #236 ▼ 8 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 700+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 63 | 30 |
| Rating | no ratings | 5★ (1) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Aug 12, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.56 | 2.1.0 |
| Best rank on record | #577 | #24 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 36 |
| On WordPress.org since | Nov 2021 | Dec 2025 |
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, Althea WP or CL Classified?
By active installs, Althea WP: 2K+ sites run it against 700+ for CL Classified, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 19, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Althea WP or CL Classified?
CL Classified, at #236 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Althea WP at #581. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Althea WP a block theme or a classic theme? And CL Classified?
Althea WP is a classic theme, CL Classified 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.