Apex vs Car Expert
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Apex leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,203, ahead of Car Expert at #6,743. Over the last 7 days Apex climbed 6 places and Car Expert climbed 37 places. Apex has the largest install base, roughly 40× the next: 2K+ active installs against 50+ for Car Expert. Downloads this week: Apex 61 and Car Expert 10.
| Metric | Apex | Car Expert |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,203 ▲ 6 | #6,743 ▲ 37 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 50+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 61 | 10 |
| Rating | 4.9★ (18) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 27, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.43 | 1.0.8 |
| Best rank on record | #1,195 | #6,038 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jul 2015 | May 2023 |
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, Apex or Car Expert?
By active installs, Apex: 2K+ sites run it against 50+ for Car Expert, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 28, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Apex or Car Expert?
Apex, at #1,203 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Car Expert at #6,743. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Apex a block theme or a classic theme? And Car Expert?
Apex is a classic theme, Car Expert 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.