Donovan vs Evermag
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Donovan leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #197, ahead of Evermag at #395. Over the last 7 days Donovan slipped 9 places and Evermag slipped 47 places. Donovan has the largest install base, roughly 150× the next: 9K+ active installs against 60+ for Evermag. Downloads this week: Donovan 264 and Evermag 45. Ratings: Donovan 4.8★ from 24 and Evermag 5★ from 1 reviews.
| Metric | Donovan | Evermag |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #197 ▼ 9 | #395 ▼ 47 |
| Active installs | 9K+ | 60+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 264 | 45 |
| Rating | 4.8★ (24) | 5★ (1) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Aug 6, 2026 | Oct 14, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.9.4 | 1.2 |
| Best rank on record | #188 | #190 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Apr 2018 | Sep 2026 |
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, Donovan or Evermag?
By active installs, Donovan: 9K+ sites run it against 60+ for Evermag, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 25, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Donovan or Evermag?
Donovan, at #197 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Evermag at #395. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Donovan a block theme or a classic theme? And Evermag?
Donovan is a classic theme, Evermag 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.