ColorMag vs Iconic One
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 #62, ahead of Iconic One at #371. Over the last 7 days ColorMag climbed 1 place and Iconic One climbed 9 places. ColorMag has the largest install base, roughly 5× the next: 40K+ active installs against 8K+ for Iconic One. Downloads this week: ColorMag 2,235 and Iconic One 110. Ratings: ColorMag 4.9★ from 1,566 and Iconic One 4.7★ from 80 reviews.
| Metric | ColorMag | Iconic One |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #62 ▲ 1 | #371 ▲ 9 |
| Active installs | 40K+ | 8K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 2,235 | 110 |
| Rating | 4.9★ (1,566) | 4.7★ (80) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 17, 2026 | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Current version | 4.2.5 | 3.4 |
| Best rank on record | #53 | #368 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2015 | Jul 2013 |
| 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 Iconic One?
By active installs, ColorMag: 40K+ sites run it against 8K+ for Iconic One, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 19, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, ColorMag or Iconic One?
ColorMag, at #62 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Iconic One at #371. 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 Iconic One?
ColorMag is a classic theme, Iconic One 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.