Boston vs Magic Elementor
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 #1,788, ahead of Magic Elementor at #2,650. Over the last 7 days Boston slipped 2 places and Magic Elementor climbed 17 places. Boston has the largest install base, roughly 3.3× the next: 1K+ active installs against 300+ for Magic Elementor. Downloads this week: Boston 32 and Magic Elementor 22. Ratings: Boston 5★ from 2 and Magic Elementor 5★ from 14 reviews.
| Metric | Boston | Magic Elementor |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,788 ▼ 2 | #2,650 ▲ 17 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 300+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 32 | 22 |
| Rating | 5★ (2) | 5★ (14) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jun 23, 2026 | Oct 11, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1.4 | 1.1.2 |
| Best rank on record | #1,776 | #2,522 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2016 | Sep 2022 |
| Sites detected by our detector | 0 | 1 |
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 Magic Elementor?
By active installs, Boston: 1K+ sites run it against 300+ for Magic Elementor, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 18, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Boston or Magic Elementor?
Boston, at #1,788 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Magic Elementor at #2,650. 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 Magic Elementor?
Boston is a classic theme, Magic Elementor 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.