Elementic vs Republic
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Elementic leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,114, ahead of Republic at #6,026. Over the last 7 days Elementic slipped 39 places and Republic climbed 31 places. Republic has the largest install base, roughly 2× the next: 200+ active installs against 100+ for Elementic. Downloads this week: Republic 50 and Elementic 10.
| Metric | Elementic | Republic |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,114 ▼ 39 | #6,026 ▲ 31 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 10 | 50 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Apr 6, 2026 | Oct 16, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1.0 | 3.0.0 |
| Best rank on record | #645 | #5,974 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jan 2026 | Aug 2016 |
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, Elementic or Republic?
By active installs, Republic: 200+ sites run it against 100+ for Elementic, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 23, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Elementic or Republic?
Elementic, at #1,114 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Republic at #6,026. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Elementic a block theme or a classic theme? And Republic?
Elementic is a classic theme, Republic 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.