Crio vs Hardware Dealer
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Crio leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #129, ahead of Hardware Dealer at #3,138. Over the last 7 days Crio slipped 1 place and Hardware Dealer held its place. Crio has the largest install base, roughly 100× the next: 10K+ active installs against 100+ for Hardware Dealer. Downloads this week: Crio 127 and Hardware Dealer 11. Ratings: Crio 4.2★ from 5 and Hardware Dealer 5★ from 1 reviews.
| Metric | Crio | Hardware Dealer |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #129 ▼ 1 | #3,138 ▬ |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 127 | 11 |
| Rating | 4.2★ (5) | 5★ (1) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Aug 19, 2026 | Oct 14, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.22.14 | 0.4.0 |
| Best rank on record | #125 | #3,106 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2019 | Jul 2024 |
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, Crio or Hardware Dealer?
By active installs, Crio: 10K+ sites run it against 100+ for Hardware Dealer, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 29, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Crio or Hardware Dealer?
Crio, at #129 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Hardware Dealer at #3,138. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Crio a block theme or a classic theme? And Hardware Dealer?
Crio is a classic theme, Hardware Dealer 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.