Catch Responsive vs Cocktail
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Catch Responsive leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #734, ahead of Cocktail at #3,227. Over the last 7 days Catch Responsive slipped 3 places and Cocktail climbed 2 places. Catch Responsive has the largest install base, roughly 6× the next: 3K+ active installs against 500+ for Cocktail. Downloads this week: Catch Responsive 132 and Cocktail 14. Ratings: Catch Responsive 4.9★ from 60 and Cocktail 2.5★ from 2 reviews.
| Metric | Catch Responsive | Cocktail |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #734 ▼ 3 | #3,227 ▲ 2 |
| Active installs | 3K+ | 500+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 132 | 14 |
| Rating | 4.9★ (60) | 2.5★ (2) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | May 26, 2026 | Jun 3, 2025 |
| Current version | 3.2.1 | 1.1.8 |
| Best rank on record | #727 | #3,145 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Mar 2015 | Dec 2018 |
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 Responsive or Cocktail?
By active installs, Catch Responsive: 3K+ sites run it against 500+ for Cocktail, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 30, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Catch Responsive or Cocktail?
Catch Responsive, at #734 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Cocktail at #3,227. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Catch Responsive a block theme or a classic theme? And Cocktail?
Catch Responsive is a classic theme, Cocktail 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.