Customify vs GeneratePress
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
GeneratePress leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #11, ahead of Customify at #53. GeneratePress has the largest install base, roughly 17× the next: 500K+ active installs against 30K+ for Customify. Downloads this week: GeneratePress 7,081 and Customify 1,175. Ratings: Customify 4.7★ from 141 and GeneratePress 4.9★ from 1,427 reviews.
| Metric | Customify | GeneratePress |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #53 ▬ | #11 ▬ |
| Active installs | 30K+ | 500K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 1,175 | 7,081 |
| Rating | 4.7★ (141) | 4.9★ (1,427) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 26, 2026 | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Current version | 0.4.27 | 3.6.1 |
| Best rank on record | #46 | #10 |
| Days in the top 50 | 40 | 755 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2018 | May 2014 |
| Sites detected by our detector | 0 | 18 |
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, Customify or GeneratePress?
By active installs, GeneratePress: 500K+ sites run it against 30K+ for Customify, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 18, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Customify or GeneratePress?
GeneratePress, at #11 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Customify at #53. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Customify a block theme or a classic theme? And GeneratePress?
Customify is a classic theme, GeneratePress 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.