Classic Events vs VW Bakers
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
VW Bakers leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,352, ahead of Classic Events at #7,276. Over the last 7 days VW Bakers slipped 27 places and Classic Events slipped 77 places. VW Bakers has the largest install base, roughly 10× the next: 300+ active installs against 30+ for Classic Events. Downloads this week: VW Bakers 34 and Classic Events 11.
| Metric | Classic Events | VW Bakers |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #7,276 ▼ 77 | #1,352 ▼ 27 |
| Active installs | 30+ | 300+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 11 | 34 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jun 10, 2026 | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Current version | 0.8.8 | 0.6.0 |
| Best rank on record | #6,427 | #1,004 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Apr 2024 | Dec 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, Classic Events or VW Bakers?
By active installs, VW Bakers: 300+ sites run it against 30+ for Classic Events, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 18, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Classic Events or VW Bakers?
VW Bakers, at #1,352 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Classic Events at #7,276. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Classic Events a block theme or a classic theme? And VW Bakers?
Classic Events is a classic theme, VW Bakers 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.