Avril vs Welding for Elementor
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Avril leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #410, ahead of Welding for Elementor at #1,538. Over the last 7 days Avril slipped 8 places and Welding for Elementor slipped 108 places. Avril has the largest install base, roughly 75× the next: 3K+ active installs against 40+ for Welding for Elementor. Downloads this week: Avril 382 and Welding for Elementor 41.
| Metric | Avril | Welding for Elementor |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #410 ▼ 8 | #1,538 ▼ 108 |
| Active installs | 3K+ | 40+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 382 | 41 |
| Rating | 4.6★ (34) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 12, 2026 | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Current version | 22.4 | 1.0.6 |
| Best rank on record | #389 | #696 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Oct 2020 | Jul 2026 |
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, Avril or Welding for Elementor?
By active installs, Avril: 3K+ sites run it against 40+ for Welding for Elementor, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 25, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Avril or Welding for Elementor?
Avril, at #410 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Welding for Elementor at #1,538. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Avril a block theme or a classic theme? And Welding for Elementor?
Avril is a classic theme, Welding for Elementor 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.