Architect Hub vs Atua
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Atua leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,869, ahead of Architect Hub at #1,988. Over the last 7 days Atua slipped 12 places and Architect Hub climbed 15 places. Atua has the largest install base, roughly 4× the next: 400+ active installs against 100+ for Architect Hub. Downloads this week: Atua 673 and Architect Hub 26.
| Metric | Architect Hub | Atua |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,988 ▲ 15 | #1,869 ▼ 12 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 400+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 26 | 673 |
| Rating | no ratings | 3.6★ (5) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 21, 2026 | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.7 | 1.1.79 |
| Best rank on record | #1,853 | #1,784 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2025 | Feb 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, Architect Hub or Atua?
By active installs, Atua: 400+ sites run it against 100+ for Architect Hub, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 27, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Architect Hub or Atua?
Atua, at #1,869 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Architect Hub at #1,988. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Architect Hub a block theme or a classic theme? And Atua?
Architect Hub is a classic theme, Atua 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.