Barlow vs Event
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Event leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,765, ahead of Barlow at #3,642. Over the last 7 days Event climbed 9 places and Barlow climbed 14 places. Event has the largest install base, roughly 5× the next: 1K+ active installs against 200+ for Barlow. Downloads this week: Event 23 and Barlow 19.
| Metric | Barlow | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #3,642 ▲ 14 | #1,765 ▲ 9 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 19 | 23 |
| Rating | no ratings | 4.5★ (15) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Feb 19, 2025 | Jun 3, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.2.5 | 1.2.5 |
| Best rank on record | #3,589 | #1,765 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jul 2021 | Nov 2016 |
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, Barlow or Event?
By active installs, Event: 1K+ sites run it against 200+ for Barlow, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 30, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Barlow or Event?
Event, at #1,765 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Barlow at #3,642. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Barlow a block theme or a classic theme? And Event?
Barlow is a classic theme, Event 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.