Chromica vs Recruitment
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Chromica leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #574, ahead of Recruitment at #1,436. Over the last 7 days Chromica slipped 8 places and Recruitment slipped 15 places. Chromica has the largest install base, roughly 4× the next: 400+ active installs against 100+ for Recruitment. Downloads this week: Chromica 115 and Recruitment 13.
| Metric | Chromica | Recruitment |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #574 ▼ 8 | #1,436 ▼ 15 |
| Active installs | 400+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 115 | 13 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 19, 2026 | Jan 10, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.39 | 1.0.7 |
| Best rank on record | #325 | #1,185 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Oct 2025 | Jan 2026 |
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, Chromica or Recruitment?
By active installs, Chromica: 400+ sites run it against 100+ for Recruitment, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 22, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Chromica or Recruitment?
Chromica, at #574 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Recruitment at #1,436. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Chromica a block theme or a classic theme? And Recruitment?
Chromica is a classic theme, Recruitment 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.