BuddyX vs Paws and Care
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
BuddyX leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #445, ahead of Paws and Care at #2,444. Over the last 7 days BuddyX slipped 4 places and Paws and Care slipped 103 places. BuddyX has the largest install base, roughly 50× the next: 3K+ active installs against 60+ for Paws and Care. Downloads this week: BuddyX 312 and Paws and Care 14. Ratings: BuddyX 5★ from 26 and Paws and Care 5★ from 1 reviews.
| Metric | BuddyX | Paws and Care |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #445 ▼ 4 | #2,444 ▼ 103 |
| Active installs | 3K+ | 60+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 312 | 14 |
| Rating | 5★ (26) | 5★ (1) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 2, 2026 | Apr 28, 2026 |
| Current version | 5.1.8 | 0.1.6 |
| Best rank on record | #432 | #1,818 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Oct 2020 | Feb 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, BuddyX or Paws and Care?
By active installs, BuddyX: 3K+ sites run it against 60+ for Paws and Care, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 26, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, BuddyX or Paws and Care?
BuddyX, at #445 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Paws and Care at #2,444. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is BuddyX a block theme or a classic theme? And Paws and Care?
BuddyX is a classic theme, Paws and Care 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.