Fora vs Iconic One
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Iconic One leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #373, ahead of Fora at #8,122. Over the last 7 days Iconic One climbed 7 places and Fora slipped 45 places. Iconic One has the largest install base, roughly 160× the next: 8K+ active installs against 50+ for Fora. Downloads this week: Iconic One 2,503 and Fora 15. Ratings: Fora 5★ from 3 and Iconic One 4.7★ from 80 reviews.
| Metric | Fora | Iconic One |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #8,122 ▼ 45 | #373 ▲ 7 |
| Active installs | 50+ | 8K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 15 | 2,503 |
| Rating | 5★ (3) | 4.7★ (80) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 4, 2026 | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.6.4 | 3.5.1 |
| Best rank on record | #7,793 | #365 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jan 2017 | Jul 2013 |
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, Fora or Iconic One?
By active installs, Iconic One: 8K+ sites run it against 50+ for Fora, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 24, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Fora or Iconic One?
Iconic One, at #373 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Fora at #8,122. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Fora a block theme or a classic theme? And Iconic One?
Fora is a classic theme, Iconic One 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.