Astra vs Resa
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Astra leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #3, ahead of Resa at #5,810. Over the last 7 days Astra held its place and Resa slipped 17 places. Astra has the largest install base, roughly 12500× the next: 1M+ active installs against 80+ for Resa. Downloads this week: Astra 132,202 and Resa 10.
| Metric | Astra | Resa |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #3 ▬ | #5,810 ▼ 17 |
| Active installs | 1M+ | 80+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 132,202 | 10 |
| Rating | 4.9★ (6,547) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 15, 2026 | Aug 23, 2026 |
| Current version | 4.14.1 | 1.0.7 |
| Best rank on record | #2 | #5,430 |
| Days in the top 50 | 762 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2017 | Dec 2022 |
| Sites detected by our detector | 78 | 0 |
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, Astra or Resa?
By active installs, Astra: 1M+ sites run it against 80+ for Resa, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 25, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Astra or Resa?
Astra, at #3 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Resa at #5,810. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Astra a block theme or a classic theme? And Resa?
Astra is a classic theme, Resa 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.