Author vs Twenty Twenty-Two
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Twenty Twenty-Two leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #14, ahead of Author at #868. Over the last 7 days Twenty Twenty-Two held its place and Author climbed 4 places. Twenty Twenty-Two has the largest install base, roughly 33× the next: 100K+ active installs against 3K+ for Author. Downloads this week: Twenty Twenty-Two 53,794 and Author 63. Ratings: Author 4.9★ from 101 and Twenty Twenty-Two 3.2★ from 70 reviews.
| Metric | Author | Twenty Twenty-Two |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #868 ▲ 4 | #14 ▬ |
| Active installs | 3K+ | 100K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 63 | 53,794 |
| Rating | 4.9★ (101) | 3.2★ (70) |
| Type | Classic theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Jun 29, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.57 | 2.2 |
| Best rank on record | #868 | #5 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 757 |
| On WordPress.org since | Mar 2015 | Jan 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, Author or Twenty Twenty-Two?
By active installs, Twenty Twenty-Two: 100K+ sites run it against 3K+ for Author, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 20, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Author or Twenty Twenty-Two?
Twenty Twenty-Two, at #14 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Author at #868. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Author a block theme or a classic theme? And Twenty Twenty-Two?
Author is a classic theme, Twenty Twenty-Two 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.