Best Startup vs Renoval
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Renoval leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,694, ahead of Best Startup at #8,490. Over the last 7 days Renoval slipped 2 places and Best Startup slipped 14 places. Renoval has the largest install base, roughly 20× the next: 400+ active installs against 20+ for Best Startup. Downloads this week: Renoval 51 and Best Startup 7.
| Metric | Best Startup | Renoval |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #8,490 ▼ 14 | #1,694 ▼ 2 |
| Active installs | 20+ | 400+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 7 | 51 |
| Rating | no ratings | 4.5★ (8) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Aug 17, 2026 | Oct 16, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.3 | 21.4 |
| Best rank on record | #8,244 | #1,604 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Apr 2018 | Jun 2023 |
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, Best Startup or Renoval?
By active installs, Renoval: 400+ sites run it against 20+ for Best Startup, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 22, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Best Startup or Renoval?
Renoval, at #1,694 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Best Startup at #8,490. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Best Startup a block theme or a classic theme? And Renoval?
Best Startup is a classic theme, Renoval 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.