Fairport vs Pixl
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Fairport leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #720, ahead of Pixl at #1,593. Over the last 7 days Pixl climbed 41 places. Pixl has the largest install base, roughly 60× the next: 600+ active installs against 10+ for Fairport. Downloads this week: Pixl 56 and Fairport 34.
| Metric | Fairport | Pixl |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #720 — | #1,593 ▲ 41 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 600+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 34 | 56 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Oct 13, 2026 | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1.2 | 1.0.11 |
| Best rank on record | #685 | #1,588 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2026 | Sep 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, Fairport or Pixl?
By active installs, Pixl: 600+ sites run it against 10+ for Fairport, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 19, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Fairport or Pixl?
Fairport, at #720 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Pixl at #1,593. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Fairport a block theme or a classic theme? And Pixl?
Fairport is a block theme, Pixl is a block 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.