CL Classified vs EmpowerWP
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
CL Classified leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #241, ahead of EmpowerWP at #409. Over the last 7 days CL Classified slipped 9 places and EmpowerWP climbed 3 places. EmpowerWP has the largest install base, roughly 5.7× the next: 4K+ active installs against 700+ for CL Classified. Downloads this week: EmpowerWP 144 and CL Classified 132. Ratings: CL Classified 5★ from 1 and EmpowerWP 4.8★ from 23 reviews.
| Metric | CL Classified | EmpowerWP |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #241 ▼ 9 | #409 ▲ 3 |
| Active installs | 700+ | 4K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 132 | 144 |
| Rating | 5★ (1) | 4.8★ (23) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 19, 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.1.1 | 1.0.61 |
| Best rank on record | #24 | #392 |
| Days in the top 50 | 36 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Dec 2025 | Mar 2019 |
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, CL Classified or EmpowerWP?
By active installs, EmpowerWP: 4K+ sites run it against 700+ for CL Classified, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 22, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, CL Classified or EmpowerWP?
CL Classified, at #241 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with EmpowerWP at #409. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is CL Classified a block theme or a classic theme? And EmpowerWP?
CL Classified is a classic theme, EmpowerWP 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.