Elearning School vs Helena
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Elearning School leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #663, ahead of Helena at #7,981. Over the last 7 days Elearning School slipped 8 places and Helena slipped 11 places. Elearning School has the largest install base, roughly 10× the next: 600+ active installs against 60+ for Helena. Downloads this week: Elearning School 20 and Helena 9.
| Metric | Elearning School | Helena |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #663 ▼ 8 | #7,981 ▼ 11 |
| Active installs | 600+ | 60+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 20 | 9 |
| Rating | no ratings | 5★ (5) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 10, 2026 | Jun 12, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.7.1 | 2.0.3 |
| Best rank on record | #645 | #7,684 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Feb 2025 | Jan 2017 |
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, Elearning School or Helena?
By active installs, Elearning School: 600+ sites run it against 60+ for Helena, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 24, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Elearning School or Helena?
Elearning School, at #663 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Helena at #7,981. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Elearning School a block theme or a classic theme? And Helena?
Elearning School is a classic theme, Helena 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.