CosmosWP vs Solar Panels
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 Solar Panels at #6,578. Over the last 7 days CosmosWP slipped 3 places and Solar Panels slipped 9 places. CosmosWP has the largest install base, roughly 40× the next: 2K+ active installs against 50+ for Solar Panels. Downloads this week: CosmosWP 85 and Solar Panels 8.
| Metric | CosmosWP | Solar Panels |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #778 ▼ 3 | #6,578 ▼ 9 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 50+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 85 | 8 |
| Rating | 5★ (74) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jul 28, 2026 | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Current version | 3.0.2 | 1.5.5 |
| Best rank on record | #766 | #6,302 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Mar 2020 | Oct 2023 |
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 Solar Panels?
By active installs, CosmosWP: 2K+ sites run it against 50+ for Solar Panels, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 26, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, CosmosWP or Solar Panels?
CosmosWP, at #778 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Solar Panels at #6,578. 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 Solar Panels?
CosmosWP is a classic theme, Solar Panels 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.