Course vs h4x0r
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
h4x0r leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #982, ahead of Course at #1,069. Over the last 7 days h4x0r slipped 40 places and Course slipped 3 places. Course has the largest install base, roughly 4.5× the next: 900+ active installs against 200+ for h4x0r. Downloads this week: Course 154 and h4x0r 20.
| Metric | Course | h4x0r |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,069 ▼ 3 | #982 ▼ 40 |
| Active installs | 900+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 154 | 20 |
| Rating | no ratings | 5★ (1) |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Sep 15, 2026 | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.3.15 | 1.1.2 |
| Best rank on record | #1,061 | #748 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Nov 2022 | Dec 2025 |
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, Course or h4x0r?
By active installs, Course: 900+ sites run it against 200+ for h4x0r, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Course or h4x0r?
h4x0r, at #982 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Course at #1,069. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Course a block theme or a classic theme? And h4x0r?
Course is a block theme, h4x0r is a block 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.