CL Classified vs Rufous
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Rufous leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #49, ahead of CL Classified at #230. Over the last 7 days Rufous held its place and CL Classified slipped 2 places. Rufous has the largest install base, roughly 13× the next: 9K+ active installs against 700+ for CL Classified. Downloads this week: Rufous 554 and CL Classified 32. Ratings: CL Classified 5★ from 1 and Rufous 2.3★ from 3 reviews.
| Metric | CL Classified | Rufous |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #230 ▼ 2 | #49 ▬ |
| Active installs | 700+ | 9K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 32 | 554 |
| Rating | 5★ (1) | 2.3★ (3) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jul 29, 2026 | Sep 8, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.1.0 | 1.0.84 |
| Best rank on record | #24 | #26 |
| Days in the top 50 | 36 | 724 |
| On WordPress.org since | Dec 2025 | Sep 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 Rufous?
By active installs, Rufous: 9K+ sites run it against 700+ for CL Classified, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 18, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, CL Classified or Rufous?
Rufous, at #49 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with CL Classified at #230. 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 Rufous?
CL Classified is a classic theme, Rufous 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.