Catch Responsive vs Writers Portfolio
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 #733, ahead of Writers Portfolio at #6,707. Over the last 7 days Catch Responsive slipped 5 places and Writers Portfolio slipped 15 places. Catch Responsive has the largest install base, roughly 50× the next: 3K+ active installs against 60+ for Writers Portfolio. Downloads this week: Catch Responsive 179 and Writers Portfolio 10. Ratings: Catch Responsive 4.9★ from 60 and Writers Portfolio 1★ from 1 reviews.
| Metric | Catch Responsive | Writers Portfolio |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #733 ▼ 5 | #6,707 ▼ 15 |
| Active installs | 3K+ | 60+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 179 | 10 |
| Rating | 4.9★ (60) | 1★ (1) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | May 26, 2026 | May 9, 2026 |
| Current version | 3.2.1 | 1.3.0 |
| Best rank on record | #727 | #6,450 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Mar 2015 | Jan 2023 |
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.
Ranking history Lower is better
Active installs
Downloads per day
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, Catch Responsive or Writers Portfolio?
By active installs, Catch Responsive: 3K+ sites run it against 60+ for Writers Portfolio, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 27, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Catch Responsive or Writers Portfolio?
Catch Responsive, at #733 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Writers Portfolio at #6,707. 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 Writers Portfolio?
Catch Responsive is a classic theme, Writers Portfolio 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.