Donovan vs Fairtimes
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 #194, ahead of Fairtimes at #8,461. Over the last 7 days Donovan held its place and Fairtimes slipped 7 places. Donovan has the largest install base, roughly 900× the next: 9K+ active installs against 10+ for Fairtimes. Downloads this week: Donovan 263 and Fairtimes 7.
| Metric | Donovan | Fairtimes |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #194 ▬ | #8,461 ▼ 7 |
| Active installs | 9K+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 263 | 7 |
| Rating | 4.8★ (24) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Aug 6, 2026 | Apr 22, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.9.4 | 1.0.5 |
| Best rank on record | #188 | #8,159 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Apr 2018 | Feb 2022 |
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 Fairtimes?
By active installs, Donovan: 9K+ sites run it against 10+ for Fairtimes, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 23, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Donovan or Fairtimes?
Donovan, at #194 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Fairtimes at #8,461. 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 Fairtimes?
Donovan is a classic theme, Fairtimes 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.