Appointment Blue vs Certify
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Appointment Blue leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,577, ahead of Certify at #3,397. Over the last 7 days Appointment Blue slipped 5 places and Certify slipped 13 places. Appointment Blue has the largest install base, roughly 2× the next: 1K+ active installs against 500+ for Certify. Downloads this week: Appointment Blue 90 and Certify 31. Ratings: Appointment Blue 3.8★ from 5 and Certify 5★ from 3 reviews.
| Metric | Appointment Blue | Certify |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,577 ▼ 5 | #3,397 ▼ 13 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 500+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 90 | 31 |
| Rating | 3.8★ (5) | 5★ (3) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jun 7, 2026 | Apr 17, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.5 | 1.5.1 |
| Best rank on record | #1,568 | #3,268 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Nov 2015 | Apr 2018 |
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, Appointment Blue or Certify?
By active installs, Appointment Blue: 1K+ sites run it against 500+ for Certify, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 30, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Appointment Blue or Certify?
Appointment Blue, at #1,577 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Certify at #3,397. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Appointment Blue a block theme or a classic theme? And Certify?
Appointment Blue is a classic theme, Certify 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.