Boston vs Epaper
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Boston leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,767, ahead of Epaper at #5,378. Over the last 7 days Boston climbed 15 places and Epaper slipped 71 places. Boston has the largest install base, roughly 13× the next: 1K+ active installs against 80+ for Epaper. Downloads this week: Boston 34 and Epaper 11.
| Metric | Boston | Epaper |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,767 ▲ 15 | #5,378 ▼ 71 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 80+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 34 | 11 |
| Rating | 5★ (2) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jun 23, 2026 | Mar 28, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.1.4 | 1.0.5 |
| Best rank on record | #1,767 | #4,940 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2016 | Aug 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, Boston or Epaper?
By active installs, Boston: 1K+ sites run it against 80+ for Epaper, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 28, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Boston or Epaper?
Boston, at #1,767 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Epaper at #5,378. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Boston a block theme or a classic theme? And Epaper?
Boston is a classic theme, Epaper 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.