Ascend vs Coursemax
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Ascend leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #973, ahead of Coursemax at #7,186. Over the last 7 days Ascend held its place and Coursemax climbed 19 places. Ascend has the largest install base, roughly 40× the next: 2K+ active installs against 50+ for Coursemax. Downloads this week: Ascend 109 and Coursemax 7. Ratings: Ascend 4.9★ from 37 and Coursemax 5★ from 1 reviews.
| Metric | Ascend | Coursemax |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #973 ▬ | #7,186 ▲ 19 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 50+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 109 | 7 |
| Rating | 4.9★ (37) | 5★ (1) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 12, 2026 | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.4.21 | 1.0.15 |
| Best rank on record | #956 | #7,031 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2017 | Mar 2022 |
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, Ascend or Coursemax?
By active installs, Ascend: 2K+ sites run it against 50+ for Coursemax, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 24, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Ascend or Coursemax?
Ascend, at #973 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Coursemax at #7,186. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Ascend a block theme or a classic theme? And Coursemax?
Ascend is a classic theme, Coursemax 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.