Formula vs Posterity
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Posterity leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #654, ahead of Formula at #1,995. Over the last 7 days Posterity climbed 15 places and Formula climbed 38 places. Posterity has the largest install base, roughly 5× the next: 2K+ active installs against 400+ for Formula. Downloads this week: Formula 183 and Posterity 181. Ratings: Formula 5★ from 4 and Posterity 4.9★ from 9 reviews.
| Metric | Formula | Posterity |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,995 ▲ 38 | #654 ▲ 15 |
| Active installs | 400+ | 2K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 183 | 181 |
| Rating | 5★ (4) | 4.9★ (9) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Aug 20, 2026 | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Current version | 0.6.3 | 4.8 |
| Best rank on record | #1,884 | #654 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Nov 2022 | Dec 2020 |
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, Formula or Posterity?
By active installs, Posterity: 2K+ sites run it against 400+ for Formula, according to WordPress.org figures captured on November 3, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Formula or Posterity?
Posterity, at #654 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Formula at #1,995. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Formula a block theme or a classic theme? And Posterity?
Formula is a classic theme, Posterity 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.