Coachify vs Highstarter
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Coachify leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #657, ahead of Highstarter at #3,227. Over the last 7 days Coachify slipped 14 places and Highstarter climbed 3 places. Coachify has the largest install base, roughly 2.5× the next: 1K+ active installs against 400+ for Highstarter. Downloads this week: Coachify 33 and Highstarter 11. Ratings: Coachify 5★ from 12 and Highstarter 5★ from 8 reviews.
| Metric | Coachify | Highstarter |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #657 ▼ 14 | #3,227 ▲ 3 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 400+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 33 | 11 |
| Rating | 5★ (12) | 5★ (8) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Apr 19, 2026 | Apr 5, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.1.7 | 2.2.4 |
| Best rank on record | #612 | #3,104 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jun 2023 | Apr 2020 |
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, Coachify or Highstarter?
By active installs, Coachify: 1K+ sites run it against 400+ for Highstarter, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 16, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Coachify or Highstarter?
Coachify, at #657 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Highstarter at #3,227. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Coachify a block theme or a classic theme? And Highstarter?
Coachify is a classic theme, Highstarter 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.