CL Classified vs Iris WP
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Iris WP leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #220, ahead of CL Classified at #241. Over the last 7 days Iris WP slipped 9 places and CL Classified slipped 9 places. Iris WP has the largest install base, roughly 2.9× the next: 2K+ active installs against 700+ for CL Classified. Downloads this week: CL Classified 132 and Iris WP 98.
| Metric | CL Classified | Iris WP |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #241 ▼ 9 | #220 ▼ 9 |
| Active installs | 700+ | 2K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 132 | 98 |
| Rating | 5★ (1) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 19, 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.1.1 | 1.0.55 |
| Best rank on record | #24 | #25 |
| Days in the top 50 | 36 | 353 |
| On WordPress.org since | Dec 2025 | Jun 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, CL Classified or Iris WP?
By active installs, Iris WP: 2K+ 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 Iris WP?
Iris WP, at #220 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with CL Classified at #241. 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 Iris WP?
CL Classified is a classic theme, Iris WP 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.