Ambitio vs PressBook Media
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Ambitio leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,285, ahead of PressBook Media at #5,741. Over the last 7 days Ambitio climbed 7 places and PressBook Media climbed 153 places. Ambitio has the largest install base, roughly 8× the next: 800+ active installs against 100+ for PressBook Media. Downloads this week: Ambitio 32 and PressBook Media 11.
| Metric | Ambitio | PressBook Media |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,285 ▲ 7 | #5,741 ▲ 153 |
| Active installs | 800+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 32 | 11 |
| Rating | no ratings | 5★ (1) |
| Type | Block theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Aug 10, 2026 | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1 | 1.3.6 |
| Best rank on record | #1,267 | #5,741 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2022 | Sep 2021 |
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, Ambitio or PressBook Media?
By active installs, Ambitio: 800+ sites run it against 100+ for PressBook Media, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 28, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Ambitio or PressBook Media?
Ambitio, at #1,285 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with PressBook Media at #5,741. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Ambitio a block theme or a classic theme? And PressBook Media?
Ambitio is a block theme, PressBook Media 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.