CosmosWP vs Hoot Du
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 #769, ahead of Hoot Du at #5,252. Over the last 7 days CosmosWP climbed 12 places and Hoot Du climbed 26 places. CosmosWP has the largest install base, roughly 10× the next: 2K+ active installs against 200+ for Hoot Du. Downloads this week: CosmosWP 61 and Hoot Du 24. Ratings: CosmosWP 5★ from 74 and Hoot Du 5★ from 6 reviews.
| Metric | CosmosWP | Hoot Du |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #769 ▲ 12 | #5,252 ▲ 26 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 61 | 24 |
| Rating | 5★ (74) | 5★ (6) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jul 28, 2026 | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Current version | 3.0.2 | 2.12.2 |
| Best rank on record | #766 | #5,061 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Mar 2020 | Nov 2018 |
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, CosmosWP or Hoot Du?
By active installs, CosmosWP: 2K+ sites run it against 200+ for Hoot Du, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 31, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, CosmosWP or Hoot Du?
CosmosWP, at #769 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Hoot Du at #5,252. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is CosmosWP a block theme or a classic theme? And Hoot Du?
CosmosWP is a classic theme, Hoot Du 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.