Evion vs The Art Gallery
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
The Art Gallery leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,535, ahead of Evion at #8,020. Over the last 7 days The Art Gallery slipped 12 places and Evion slipped 14 places. The Art Gallery has the largest install base, roughly 70× the next: 700+ active installs against 10+ for Evion. Downloads this week: The Art Gallery 41 and Evion 15.
| Metric | Evion | The Art Gallery |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #8,020 ▼ 14 | #1,535 ▼ 12 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 700+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 15 | 41 |
| Rating | no ratings | 5★ (1) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 16, 2026 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Current version | 11.4 | 1.7 |
| Best rank on record | #7,583 | #1,490 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Nov 2024 | Jun 2022 |
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, Evion or The Art Gallery?
By active installs, The Art Gallery: 700+ sites run it against 10+ for Evion, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 25, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Evion or The Art Gallery?
The Art Gallery, at #1,535 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Evion at #8,020. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Evion a block theme or a classic theme? And The Art Gallery?
Evion is a classic theme, The Art Gallery 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.