Auberge vs RCG Forest
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Auberge leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,647, ahead of RCG Forest at #3,291. Over the last 7 days Auberge climbed 5 places and RCG Forest climbed 20 places. Auberge has the largest install base: 1K+ active installs against 1K+ for RCG Forest. Downloads this week: RCG Forest 45 and Auberge 39. Ratings: Auberge 4.7★ from 14 and RCG Forest 4.3★ from 4 reviews.
| Metric | Auberge | RCG Forest |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,647 ▲ 5 | #3,291 ▲ 20 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 39 | 45 |
| Rating | 4.7★ (14) | 4.3★ (4) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 4, 2025 | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Current version | 3.0.2 | 4.3.0 |
| Best rank on record | #1,647 | #3,248 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jan 2015 | Aug 2009 |
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, Auberge or RCG Forest?
By active installs, Auberge: 1K+ sites run it against 1K+ for RCG Forest, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 29, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Auberge or RCG Forest?
Auberge, at #1,647 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with RCG Forest at #3,291. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Auberge a block theme or a classic theme? And RCG Forest?
Auberge is a classic theme, RCG Forest 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.