Create vs Multicolor Business
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Create leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #836, ahead of Multicolor Business at #8,503. Over the last 7 days Create climbed 24 places and Multicolor Business slipped 4 places. Create has the largest install base, roughly 300× the next: 3K+ active installs against 10+ for Multicolor Business. Downloads this week: Create 14 and Multicolor Business 8.
| Metric | Create | Multicolor Business |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #836 ▲ 24 | #8,503 ▼ 4 |
| Active installs | 3K+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 14 | 8 |
| Rating | 4★ (4) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jun 4, 2026 | Jul 23, 2026 |
| Current version | 3.2 | 0.7.0 |
| Best rank on record | #836 | #8,120 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jan 2015 | Sep 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, Create or Multicolor Business?
By active installs, Create: 3K+ sites run it against 10+ for Multicolor Business, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 22, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Create or Multicolor Business?
Create, at #836 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Multicolor Business at #8,503. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Create a block theme or a classic theme? And Multicolor Business?
Create is a classic theme, Multicolor Business 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.