CosmosWP vs VW Dark
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 #776, ahead of VW Dark at #6,112. Over the last 7 days CosmosWP slipped 4 places and VW Dark climbed 9 places. CosmosWP has the largest install base, roughly 22× the next: 2K+ active installs against 90+ for VW Dark. Downloads this week: CosmosWP 86 and VW Dark 22. Ratings: CosmosWP 5★ from 74 and VW Dark 5★ from 2 reviews.
| Metric | CosmosWP | VW Dark |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #776 ▼ 4 | #6,112 ▲ 9 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 90+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 86 | 22 |
| Rating | 5★ (74) | 5★ (2) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jul 28, 2026 | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Current version | 3.0.2 | 1.0.5 |
| Best rank on record | #766 | #5,502 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Mar 2020 | May 2022 |
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 VW Dark?
By active installs, CosmosWP: 2K+ sites run it against 90+ for VW Dark, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 28, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, CosmosWP or VW Dark?
CosmosWP, at #776 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with VW Dark at #6,112. 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 VW Dark?
CosmosWP is a classic theme, VW Dark 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.