Best WP vs Vogue
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Vogue leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #507, ahead of Best WP at #8,039. Over the last 7 days Vogue slipped 6 places and Best WP slipped 8 places. Vogue has the largest install base, roughly 80× the next: 4K+ active installs against 50+ for Best WP. Downloads this week: Vogue 66 and Best WP 7.
| Metric | Best WP | Vogue |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #8,039 ▼ 8 | #507 ▼ 6 |
| Active installs | 50+ | 4K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 7 | 66 |
| Rating | no ratings | 4.9★ (49) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jan 22, 2026 | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.1.2 | 1.4.77 |
| Best rank on record | #7,757 | #497 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jul 2018 | Jun 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, Best WP or Vogue?
By active installs, Vogue: 4K+ sites run it against 50+ for Best WP, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 26, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Best WP or Vogue?
Vogue, at #507 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Best WP at #8,039. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Best WP a block theme or a classic theme? And Vogue?
Best WP is a classic theme, Vogue 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.