Covr vs WhiteBlack Classic
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Covr leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,493, ahead of WhiteBlack Classic at #4,183. Over the last 7 days Covr climbed 30 places and WhiteBlack Classic slipped 21 places. Covr has the largest install base, roughly 4.3× the next: 300+ active installs against 70+ for WhiteBlack Classic. Downloads this week: Covr 31 and WhiteBlack Classic 10.
| Metric | Covr | WhiteBlack Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,493 ▲ 30 | #4,183 ▼ 21 |
| Active installs | 300+ | 70+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 31 | 10 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 14, 2026 | Mar 12, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.0.8 | 1.0.6 |
| Best rank on record | #1,493 | #4,070 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2024 | Feb 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, Covr or WhiteBlack Classic?
By active installs, Covr: 300+ sites run it against 70+ for WhiteBlack Classic, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 22, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Covr or WhiteBlack Classic?
Covr, at #1,493 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with WhiteBlack Classic at #4,183. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Covr a block theme or a classic theme? And WhiteBlack Classic?
Covr is a block theme, WhiteBlack Classic 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.