ChromeMag vs Clearer
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Clearer leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,502, ahead of ChromeMag at #2,773. Over the last 7 days Clearer slipped 9 places and ChromeMag climbed 18 places. ChromeMag has the largest install base: 300+ active installs against 300+ for Clearer. Downloads this week: ChromeMag 14 and Clearer 9.
| Metric | ChromeMag | Clearer |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #2,773 ▲ 18 | #1,502 ▼ 9 |
| Active installs | 300+ | 300+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 14 | 9 |
| Rating | no ratings | 5★ (3) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 25, 2026 | Nov 3, 2024 |
| Current version | 1.2.1 | 1.0.4 |
| Best rank on record | #2,487 | #1,380 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2022 | Oct 2024 |
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, ChromeMag or Clearer?
By active installs, ChromeMag: 300+ sites run it against 300+ for Clearer, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 26, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, ChromeMag or Clearer?
Clearer, at #1,502 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with ChromeMag at #2,773. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is ChromeMag a block theme or a classic theme? And Clearer?
ChromeMag is a classic theme, Clearer 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.