Apex vs Viral Times
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Viral Times leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,052, ahead of Apex at #1,212. Over the last 7 days Viral Times slipped 26 places and Apex slipped 6 places. Apex has the largest install base, roughly 22× the next: 2K+ active installs against 90+ for Viral Times. Downloads this week: Apex 35 and Viral Times 11.
| Metric | Apex | Viral Times |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,212 ▼ 6 | #1,052 ▼ 26 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 90+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 35 | 11 |
| Rating | 4.9★ (18) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jun 29, 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.42 | 1.1.2 |
| Best rank on record | #1,195 | #881 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jul 2015 | May 2026 |
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 Viral Times?
By active installs, Apex: 2K+ sites run it against 90+ for Viral Times, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Apex or Viral Times?
Viral Times, at #1,052 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Apex at #1,212. 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 Viral Times?
Apex is a classic theme, Viral Times 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.