Education Base vs LMS Academy
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Education Base leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #825, ahead of LMS Academy at #4,419. Over the last 7 days Education Base slipped 1 place and LMS Academy slipped 84 places. Education Base has the largest install base, roughly 50× the next: 2K+ active installs against 40+ for LMS Academy. Downloads this week: Education Base 67 and LMS Academy 12.
| Metric | Education Base | LMS Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #825 ▼ 1 | #4,419 ▼ 84 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 40+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 67 | 12 |
| Rating | 4.8★ (108) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jul 16, 2026 | Oct 2, 2026 |
| Current version | 4.0.0 | 1.4.8 |
| Best rank on record | #814 | #3,697 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Mar 2017 | Aug 2025 |
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, Education Base or LMS Academy?
By active installs, Education Base: 2K+ sites run it against 40+ for LMS Academy, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 30, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Education Base or LMS Academy?
Education Base, at #825 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with LMS Academy at #4,419. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Education Base a block theme or a classic theme? And LMS Academy?
Education Base is a classic theme, LMS Academy 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.