Cordero vs CosmosWP
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
CosmosWP leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #778, ahead of Cordero at #5,367. Over the last 7 days CosmosWP slipped 3 places and Cordero slipped 114 places. CosmosWP has the largest install base, roughly 20× the next: 2K+ active installs against 100+ for Cordero. Downloads this week: CosmosWP 85 and Cordero 10. Ratings: Cordero 5★ from 1 and CosmosWP 5★ from 74 reviews.
| Metric | Cordero | CosmosWP |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #5,367 ▼ 114 | #778 ▼ 3 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 2K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 10 | 85 |
| Rating | 5★ (1) | 5★ (74) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Apr 30, 2025 | Jul 28, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.4 | 3.0.2 |
| Best rank on record | #5,114 | #766 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jul 2020 | Mar 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, Cordero or CosmosWP?
By active installs, CosmosWP: 2K+ sites run it against 100+ for Cordero, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 26, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Cordero or CosmosWP?
CosmosWP, at #778 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Cordero at #5,367. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Cordero a block theme or a classic theme? And CosmosWP?
Cordero is a classic theme, CosmosWP 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.