Author Blog Pro vs Catch Adaptive
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Author Blog Pro leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #311, ahead of Catch Adaptive at #4,062. Over the last 7 days Author Blog Pro slipped 6 places and Catch Adaptive climbed 14 places. Catch Adaptive has the largest install base, roughly 6.3× the next: 500+ active installs against 80+ for Author Blog Pro. Downloads this week: Author Blog Pro 26 and Catch Adaptive 23.
| Metric | Author Blog Pro | Catch Adaptive |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #311 ▼ 6 | #4,062 ▲ 14 |
| Active installs | 80+ | 500+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 26 | 23 |
| Rating | no ratings | 4.9★ (13) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 23, 2026 | May 25, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.4 | 2.3.2 |
| Best rank on record | #166 | #4,052 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2026 | Jul 2015 |
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, Author Blog Pro or Catch Adaptive?
By active installs, Catch Adaptive: 500+ sites run it against 80+ for Author Blog Pro, according to WordPress.org figures captured on November 4, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Author Blog Pro or Catch Adaptive?
Author Blog Pro, at #311 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Catch Adaptive at #4,062. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Author Blog Pro a block theme or a classic theme? And Catch Adaptive?
Author Blog Pro is a classic theme, Catch Adaptive 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.