Flexify vs Overlay
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Flexify leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #74, ahead of Overlay at #624. Over the last 7 days Flexify slipped 10 places and Overlay held its place. Overlay has the largest install base, roughly 6.7× the next: 2K+ active installs against 300+ for Flexify. Downloads this week: Flexify 31 and Overlay 28.
| Metric | Flexify | Overlay |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #74 ▼ 10 | #624 ▬ |
| Active installs | 300+ | 2K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 31 | 28 |
| Rating | no ratings | 4.9★ (49) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Aug 31, 2026 | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.7 | 2.0.11 |
| Best rank on record | #29 | #618 |
| Days in the top 50 | 15 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2026 | Sep 2019 |
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, Flexify or Overlay?
By active installs, Overlay: 2K+ sites run it against 300+ for Flexify, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 16, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Flexify or Overlay?
Flexify, at #74 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Overlay at #624. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Flexify a block theme or a classic theme? And Overlay?
Flexify is a classic theme, Overlay 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.