Catch Base vs Hueman
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Hueman leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #111, ahead of Catch Base at #1,459. Over the last 7 days Hueman slipped 4 places and Catch Base slipped 5 places. Hueman has the largest install base, roughly 10× the next: 20K+ active installs against 2K+ for Catch Base. Downloads this week: Hueman 460 and Catch Base 109. Ratings: Catch Base 4.8★ from 34 and Hueman 4.9★ from 684 reviews.
| Metric | Catch Base | Hueman |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,459 ▼ 5 | #111 ▼ 4 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 20K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 109 | 460 |
| Rating | 4.8★ (34) | 4.9★ (684) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | May 25, 2026 | Dec 10, 2024 |
| Current version | 3.5.2 | 3.7.27 |
| Best rank on record | #1,441 | #107 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jan 2015 | Nov 2013 |
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, Catch Base or Hueman?
By active installs, Hueman: 20K+ sites run it against 2K+ for Catch Base, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 26, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Catch Base or Hueman?
Hueman, at #111 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Catch Base at #1,459. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Catch Base a block theme or a classic theme? And Hueman?
Catch Base is a classic theme, Hueman 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.