Fast Press vs Weaver Xtreme
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Weaver Xtreme leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #294, ahead of Fast Press at #2,178. Over the last 7 days Weaver Xtreme slipped 1 place and Fast Press climbed 7 places. Weaver Xtreme has the largest install base, roughly 18× the next: 9K+ active installs against 500+ for Fast Press. Downloads this week: Weaver Xtreme 48 and Fast Press 16. Ratings: Fast Press 5★ from 2 and Weaver Xtreme 4.5★ from 36 reviews.
| Metric | Fast Press | Weaver Xtreme |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #2,178 ▲ 7 | #294 ▼ 1 |
| Active installs | 500+ | 9K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 16 | 48 |
| Rating | 5★ (2) | 4.5★ (36) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jan 21, 2026 | Nov 14, 2024 |
| Current version | 1.2.0 | 6.7 |
| Best rank on record | #2,085 | #288 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jan 2022 | Jan 2015 |
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, Fast Press or Weaver Xtreme?
By active installs, Weaver Xtreme: 9K+ sites run it against 500+ for Fast Press, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 22, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Fast Press or Weaver Xtreme?
Weaver Xtreme, at #294 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Fast Press at #2,178. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Fast Press a block theme or a classic theme? And Weaver Xtreme?
Fast Press is a classic theme, Weaver Xtreme 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.