Edification Hub vs Tempera
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Tempera leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #372, ahead of Edification Hub at #4,337. Over the last 7 days Tempera climbed 10 places and Edification Hub slipped 49 places. Tempera has the largest install base, roughly 40× the next: 8K+ active installs against 200+ for Edification Hub. Downloads this week: Tempera 96 and Edification Hub 86.
| Metric | Edification Hub | Tempera |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #4,337 ▼ 49 | #372 ▲ 10 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 8K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 86 | 96 |
| Rating | no ratings | 4.6★ (95) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 26, 2026 | Jan 29, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.2.2 | 1.8.4 |
| Best rank on record | #4,085 | #348 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Mar 2020 | Dec 2013 |
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, Edification Hub or Tempera?
By active installs, Tempera: 8K+ sites run it against 200+ for Edification Hub, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 21, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Edification Hub or Tempera?
Tempera, at #372 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Edification Hub at #4,337. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Edification Hub a block theme or a classic theme? And Tempera?
Edification Hub is a classic theme, Tempera 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.