Benevolent vs Catch Responsive
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Catch Responsive leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #734, ahead of Benevolent at #2,721. Over the last 7 days Catch Responsive slipped 2 places and Benevolent slipped 21 places. Catch Responsive has the largest install base, roughly 3.8× the next: 3K+ active installs against 800+ for Benevolent. Downloads this week: Catch Responsive 177 and Benevolent 28. Ratings: Benevolent 5★ from 20 and Catch Responsive 4.9★ from 60 reviews.
| Metric | Benevolent | Catch Responsive |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #2,721 ▼ 21 | #734 ▼ 2 |
| Active installs | 800+ | 3K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 28 | 177 |
| Rating | 5★ (20) | 4.9★ (60) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Apr 1, 2026 | May 26, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.4.1 | 3.2.1 |
| Best rank on record | #2,556 | #727 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jul 2016 | Mar 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, Benevolent or Catch Responsive?
By active installs, Catch Responsive: 3K+ sites run it against 800+ for Benevolent, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 26, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Benevolent or Catch Responsive?
Catch Responsive, at #734 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Benevolent at #2,721. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Benevolent a block theme or a classic theme? And Catch Responsive?
Benevolent is a classic theme, Catch Responsive 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.