Fashion Nook vs Press Release
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Fashion Nook leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #548, ahead of Press Release at #1,006. Over the last 7 days Fashion Nook slipped 12 places and Press Release slipped 126 places. Fashion Nook has the largest install base, roughly 5× the next: 200+ active installs against 40+ for Press Release. Downloads this week: Fashion Nook 118 and Press Release 10.
| Metric | Fashion Nook | Press Release |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #548 ▼ 12 | #1,006 ▼ 126 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 40+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 118 | 10 |
| Rating | 5★ (1) | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Jul 20, 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1.7 | 1.1.2 |
| Best rank on record | #358 | #233 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Feb 2026 | Aug 2026 |
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, Fashion Nook or Press Release?
By active installs, Fashion Nook: 200+ sites run it against 40+ for Press Release, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 25, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Fashion Nook or Press Release?
Fashion Nook, at #548 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Press Release at #1,006. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Fashion Nook a block theme or a classic theme? And Press Release?
Fashion Nook is a block theme, Press Release 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.