Auberge vs Specials
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 #1,660, ahead of Specials at #6,665. Over the last 7 days Auberge slipped 10 places and Specials slipped 4 places. Auberge has the largest install base, roughly 33× the next: 1K+ active installs against 30+ for Specials. Downloads this week: Auberge 39 and Specials 8.
| Metric | Auberge | Specials |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,660 ▼ 10 | #6,665 ▼ 4 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 30+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 39 | 8 |
| Rating | 4.7★ (14) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Sep 4, 2025 | Dec 4, 2024 |
| Current version | 3.0.2 | 1.0.2 |
| Best rank on record | #1,647 | #6,119 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jan 2015 | Jul 2024 |
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 Specials?
By active installs, Auberge: 1K+ sites run it against 30+ for Specials, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 25, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Auberge or Specials?
Auberge, at #1,660 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Specials at #6,665. 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 Specials?
Auberge is a classic theme, Specials is a block 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.