FansPaysite vs GeneratePress
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
GeneratePress leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #11, ahead of FansPaysite at #5,908. Over the last 7 days GeneratePress held its place and FansPaysite slipped 69 places. GeneratePress has the largest install base, roughly 10000× the next: 500K+ active installs against 50+ for FansPaysite. Downloads this week: GeneratePress 9,099 and FansPaysite 8.
| Metric | FansPaysite | GeneratePress |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #5,908 ▼ 69 | #11 ▬ |
| Active installs | 50+ | 500K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 8 | 9,099 |
| Rating | no ratings | 4.9★ (1,427) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jul 15, 2026 | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Current version | 2.7.9 | 3.6.1 |
| Best rank on record | #5,622 | #10 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 771 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jun 2024 | May 2014 |
| Sites detected by our detector | 0 | 22 |
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, FansPaysite or GeneratePress?
By active installs, GeneratePress: 500K+ sites run it against 50+ for FansPaysite, according to WordPress.org figures captured on November 3, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, FansPaysite or GeneratePress?
GeneratePress, at #11 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with FansPaysite at #5,908. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is FansPaysite a block theme or a classic theme? And GeneratePress?
FansPaysite is a classic theme, GeneratePress 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.