Brute vs High Performance
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
High Performance leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #517, ahead of Brute at #1,127. Over the last 7 days High Performance slipped 23 places and Brute climbed 12 places. Brute has the largest install base, roughly 4× the next: 400+ active installs against 100+ for High Performance. Downloads this week: High Performance 29 and Brute 17.
| Metric | Brute | High Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,127 ▲ 12 | #517 ▼ 23 |
| Active installs | 400+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 17 | 29 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Sep 14, 2026 | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1.1 | 1.1.1 |
| Best rank on record | #1,121 | #111 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2024 | Jun 2026 |
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, Brute or High Performance?
By active installs, Brute: 400+ sites run it against 100+ for High Performance, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 23, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Brute or High Performance?
High Performance, at #517 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Brute at #1,127. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Brute a block theme or a classic theme? And High Performance?
Brute is a block theme, High Performance is a block 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.