Dispatch vs Revolution Press
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Revolution Press leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,679, ahead of Dispatch at #4,212. Over the last 7 days Revolution Press slipped 4 places and Dispatch slipped 18 places. Revolution Press has the largest install base, roughly 1.3× the next: 500+ active installs against 400+ for Dispatch. Downloads this week: Dispatch 1,431 and Revolution Press 24.
| Metric | Dispatch | Revolution Press |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #4,212 ▼ 18 | #1,679 ▼ 4 |
| Active installs | 400+ | 500+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 1,431 | 24 |
| Rating | 5★ (29) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jun 9, 2026 | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Current version | 4.12.2 | 1.3.0 |
| Best rank on record | #4,130 | #1,669 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2015 | Jan 2023 |
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, Dispatch or Revolution Press?
By active installs, Revolution Press: 500+ sites run it against 400+ for Dispatch, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 16, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Dispatch or Revolution Press?
Revolution Press, at #1,679 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Dispatch at #4,212. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Dispatch a block theme or a classic theme? And Revolution Press?
Dispatch is a classic theme, Revolution Press 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.