Colorify vs Fairy
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Fairy leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #247, ahead of Colorify at #3,380. Over the last 7 days Fairy slipped 4 places and Colorify slipped 83 places. Fairy has the largest install base, roughly 71× the next: 5K+ active installs against 70+ for Colorify. Downloads this week: Fairy 1,519 and Colorify 8.
| Metric | Colorify | Fairy |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #3,380 ▼ 83 | #247 ▼ 4 |
| Active installs | 70+ | 5K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 8 | 1,519 |
| Rating | no ratings | 4.6★ (15) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Aug 3, 2025 | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.0 | 1.4.4 |
| Best rank on record | #2,799 | #238 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2025 | Oct 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, Colorify or Fairy?
By active installs, Fairy: 5K+ sites run it against 70+ for Colorify, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 27, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Colorify or Fairy?
Fairy, at #247 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Colorify at #3,380. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Colorify a block theme or a classic theme? And Fairy?
Colorify is a classic theme, Fairy 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.