CosmosWP vs VW Startup
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 #764, ahead of VW Startup at #5,809. Over the last 7 days CosmosWP climbed 15 places and VW Startup slipped 18 places. CosmosWP has the largest install base, roughly 20× the next: 2K+ active installs against 100+ for VW Startup. Downloads this week: VW Startup 211 and CosmosWP 54. Ratings: CosmosWP 5★ from 74 and VW Startup 5★ from 4 reviews.
| Metric | CosmosWP | VW Startup |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #764 ▲ 15 | #5,809 ▼ 18 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 54 | 211 |
| Rating | 5★ (74) | 5★ (4) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jul 28, 2026 | Nov 2, 2026 |
| Current version | 3.0.2 | 1.5.2 |
| Best rank on record | #764 | #5,497 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Mar 2020 | Jul 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 Startup?
By active installs, CosmosWP: 2K+ sites run it against 100+ for VW Startup, according to WordPress.org figures captured on November 3, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, CosmosWP or VW Startup?
CosmosWP, at #764 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with VW Startup at #5,809. 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 Startup?
CosmosWP is a classic theme, VW Startup 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.