Apex vs Small Business
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 #1,223, ahead of Small Business at #5,277. Over the last 7 days Apex slipped 11 places and Small Business climbed 2 places. Apex has the largest install base, roughly 6.7× the next: 2K+ active installs against 300+ for Small Business. Downloads this week: Apex 61 and Small Business 20. Ratings: Apex 4.9★ from 18 and Small Business 3.3★ from 3 reviews.
| Metric | Apex | Small Business |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,223 ▼ 11 | #5,277 ▲ 2 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 300+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 61 | 20 |
| Rating | 4.9★ (18) | 3.3★ (3) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jun 29, 2026 | Nov 28, 2024 |
| Current version | 1.42 | 3.9 |
| Best rank on record | #1,195 | #5,217 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jul 2015 | Nov 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, Apex or Small Business?
By active installs, Apex: 2K+ sites run it against 300+ for Small Business, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 24, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Apex or Small Business?
Apex, at #1,223 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Small Business at #5,277. 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 Small Business?
Apex is a classic theme, Small Business 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.