Editorial vs Magazine Booster
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Magazine Booster leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #662, ahead of Editorial at #3,008. Over the last 7 days Magazine Booster slipped 7 places and Editorial slipped 28 places. Editorial has the largest install base, roughly 3.5× the next: 700+ active installs against 200+ for Magazine Booster. Downloads this week: Editorial 37 and Magazine Booster 24.
| Metric | Editorial | Magazine Booster |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #3,008 ▼ 28 | #662 ▼ 7 |
| Active installs | 700+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 37 | 24 |
| Rating | 5★ (33) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Feb 23, 2026 | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.5.3 | 1.4.4 |
| Best rank on record | #2,790 | #462 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Oct 2016 | Feb 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, Editorial or Magazine Booster?
By active installs, Editorial: 700+ sites run it against 200+ for Magazine Booster, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 18, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Editorial or Magazine Booster?
Magazine Booster, at #662 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Editorial at #3,008. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Editorial a block theme or a classic theme? And Magazine Booster?
Editorial is a classic theme, Magazine Booster 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.