ColorMag vs Fora
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
ColorMag leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #65, ahead of Fora at #8,122. Over the last 7 days ColorMag slipped 3 places and Fora slipped 45 places. ColorMag has the largest install base, roughly 800× the next: 40K+ active installs against 50+ for Fora. Downloads this week: ColorMag 2,849 and Fora 15. Ratings: ColorMag 4.9★ from 1,566 and Fora 5★ from 3 reviews.
| Metric | ColorMag | Fora |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #65 ▼ 3 | #8,122 ▼ 45 |
| Active installs | 40K+ | 50+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 2,849 | 15 |
| Rating | 4.9★ (1,566) | 5★ (3) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 17, 2026 | Sep 4, 2026 |
| Current version | 4.2.5 | 1.6.4 |
| Best rank on record | #53 | #7,793 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2015 | Jan 2017 |
| Sites detected by our detector | 1 | 0 |
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, ColorMag or Fora?
By active installs, ColorMag: 40K+ sites run it against 50+ for Fora, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 24, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, ColorMag or Fora?
ColorMag, at #65 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Fora at #8,122. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is ColorMag a block theme or a classic theme? And Fora?
ColorMag is a classic theme, Fora 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.