CosmosWP vs VW Parallax
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 #781, ahead of VW Parallax at #7,176. Over the last 7 days CosmosWP slipped 5 places and VW Parallax slipped 11 places. CosmosWP has the largest install base, roughly 22× the next: 2K+ active installs against 90+ for VW Parallax. Downloads this week: VW Parallax 89 and CosmosWP 85. Ratings: CosmosWP 5★ from 74 and VW Parallax 5★ from 1 reviews.
| Metric | CosmosWP | VW Parallax |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #781 ▼ 5 | #7,176 ▼ 11 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 90+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 85 | 89 |
| Rating | 5★ (74) | 5★ (1) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jul 28, 2026 | Oct 17, 2026 |
| Current version | 3.0.2 | 1.3.8 |
| Best rank on record | #766 | #7,132 |
| 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 VW Parallax?
By active installs, CosmosWP: 2K+ sites run it against 90+ for VW Parallax, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 24, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, CosmosWP or VW Parallax?
CosmosWP, at #781 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with VW Parallax at #7,176. 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 Parallax?
CosmosWP is a classic theme, VW Parallax 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.