Chosen vs Rockers
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Chosen leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,294, ahead of Rockers at #6,867. Over the last 7 days Chosen slipped 3 places and Rockers slipped 23 places. Chosen has the largest install base, roughly 20× the next: 2K+ active installs against 100+ for Rockers. Downloads this week: Chosen 102 and Rockers 17. Ratings: Chosen 4.8★ from 58 and Rockers 5★ from 1 reviews.
| Metric | Chosen | Rockers |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,294 ▼ 3 | #6,867 ▼ 23 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 102 | 17 |
| Rating | 4.8★ (58) | 5★ (1) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Aug 28, 2026 | Apr 17, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.52 | 3.2.1 |
| Best rank on record | #1,285 | #6,464 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Oct 2015 | Mar 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, Chosen or Rockers?
By active installs, Chosen: 2K+ sites run it against 100+ for Rockers, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 26, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Chosen or Rockers?
Chosen, at #1,294 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Rockers at #6,867. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Chosen a block theme or a classic theme? And Rockers?
Chosen is a classic theme, Rockers 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.