Course vs WP Documentation
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Course leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,069, ahead of WP Documentation at #1,796. Over the last 7 days Course slipped 3 places and WP Documentation slipped 25 places. Course has the largest install base, roughly 9× the next: 900+ active installs against 100+ for WP Documentation. Downloads this week: Course 154 and WP Documentation 15.
| Metric | Course | WP Documentation |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,069 ▼ 3 | #1,796 ▼ 25 |
| Active installs | 900+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 154 | 15 |
| Rating | no ratings | 5★ (2) |
| Type | Block theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 15, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.3.15 | 2.0.4 |
| Best rank on record | #1,061 | #1,465 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Nov 2022 | Jun 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 WP Documentation?
By active installs, Course: 900+ sites run it against 100+ for WP Documentation, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Course or WP Documentation?
Course, at #1,069 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with WP Documentation at #1,796. 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 WP Documentation?
Course is a block theme, WP Documentation 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.