Designexo vs Event
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Designexo leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,209, ahead of Event at #1,774. Over the last 7 days Designexo climbed 15 places and Event climbed 25 places. Designexo has the largest install base: 1K+ active installs against 1K+ for Event. Downloads this week: Designexo 2,227 and Event 22. Ratings: Designexo 5★ from 15 and Event 4.5★ from 15 reviews.
| Metric | Designexo | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,209 ▲ 15 | #1,774 ▲ 25 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 2,227 | 22 |
| Rating | 5★ (15) | 4.5★ (15) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 19, 2026 | Jun 3, 2025 |
| Current version | 18.0.8 | 1.2.5 |
| Best rank on record | #1,150 | #1,773 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Mar 2021 | Nov 2016 |
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, Designexo or Event?
By active installs, Designexo: 1K+ sites run it against 1K+ for Event, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 23, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Designexo or Event?
Designexo, at #1,209 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Event at #1,774. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Designexo a block theme or a classic theme? And Event?
Designexo is a classic theme, Event 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.