Clearnote vs Parag
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Parag leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #828, ahead of Clearnote at #7,399. Over the last 7 days Parag slipped 62 places and Clearnote climbed 5 places. Parag has the largest install base, roughly 1.2× the next: 70+ active installs against 60+ for Clearnote. Downloads this week: Parag 8 and Clearnote 7.
| Metric | Clearnote | Parag |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #7,399 ▲ 5 | #828 ▼ 62 |
| Active installs | 60+ | 70+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 7 | 8 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Dec 16, 2025 | Jul 26, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.0.0 | 1.0.0 |
| Best rank on record | #7,147 | #299 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2020 | Jul 2026 |
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, Clearnote or Parag?
By active installs, Parag: 70+ sites run it against 60+ for Clearnote, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 26, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Clearnote or Parag?
Parag, at #828 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Clearnote at #7,399. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Clearnote a block theme or a classic theme? And Parag?
Clearnote is a classic theme, Parag 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.