Classified Ads vs Hestia
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Hestia leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #30, ahead of Classified Ads at #7,763. Over the last 7 days Hestia slipped 2 places and Classified Ads climbed 18 places. Hestia has the largest install base, roughly 778× the next: 70K+ active installs against 90+ for Classified Ads. Downloads this week: Hestia 7,441 and Classified Ads 9. Ratings: Classified Ads 4★ from 4 and Hestia 4.8★ from 563 reviews.
| Metric | Classified Ads | Hestia |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #7,763 ▲ 18 | #30 ▼ 2 |
| Active installs | 90+ | 70K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 9 | 7,441 |
| Rating | 4★ (4) | 4.8★ (563) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jan 22, 2026 | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.6.0 | 3.3.8 |
| Best rank on record | #7,454 | #26 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 761 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jun 2015 | May 2017 |
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, Classified Ads or Hestia?
By active installs, Hestia: 70K+ sites run it against 90+ for Classified Ads, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 24, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Classified Ads or Hestia?
Hestia, at #30 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Classified Ads at #7,763. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Classified Ads a block theme or a classic theme? And Hestia?
Classified Ads is a classic theme, Hestia 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.