Chronus vs Storyplus
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Chronus leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,668, ahead of Storyplus at #7,938. Over the last 7 days Chronus slipped 9 places and Storyplus slipped 83 places. Chronus has the largest install base, roughly 100× the next: 1K+ active installs against 10+ for Storyplus. Downloads this week: Chronus 60 and Storyplus 7.
| Metric | Chronus | Storyplus |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,668 ▼ 9 | #7,938 ▼ 83 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 60 | 7 |
| Rating | 4.2★ (6) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jun 14, 2026 | Jan 17, 2025 |
| Current version | 2.1.3 | 1.0 |
| Best rank on record | #1,645 | #7,301 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jul 2017 | Jan 2025 |
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, Chronus or Storyplus?
By active installs, Chronus: 1K+ sites run it against 10+ for Storyplus, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 28, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Chronus or Storyplus?
Chronus, at #1,668 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Storyplus at #7,938. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Chronus a block theme or a classic theme? And Storyplus?
Chronus is a classic theme, Storyplus 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.