Expert Tailor vs Hestia
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Hestia leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #30, ahead of Expert Tailor at #7,306. Over the last 7 days Hestia slipped 2 places and Expert Tailor slipped 34 places. Hestia has the largest install base, roughly 1167× the next: 70K+ active installs against 60+ for Expert Tailor. Downloads this week: Hestia 7,265 and Expert Tailor 7.
| Metric | Expert Tailor | Hestia |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #7,306 ▼ 34 | #30 ▼ 2 |
| Active installs | 60+ | 70K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 7 | 7,265 |
| Rating | no ratings | 4.8★ (563) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jul 28, 2026 | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Current version | 0.8.8 | 3.3.8 |
| Best rank on record | #7,057 | #26 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 762 |
| On WordPress.org since | Mar 2021 | May 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, Expert Tailor or Hestia?
By active installs, Hestia: 70K+ sites run it against 60+ for Expert Tailor, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 25, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Expert Tailor or Hestia?
Hestia, at #30 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Expert Tailor at #7,306. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Expert Tailor a block theme or a classic theme? And Hestia?
Expert Tailor is a classic theme, Hestia 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.