Galaxis vs PopularFX
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
PopularFX leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #20, ahead of Galaxis at #4,386. Over the last 7 days PopularFX climbed 1 place and Galaxis climbed 10 places. PopularFX has the largest install base, roughly 500× the next: 100K+ active installs against 200+ for Galaxis. Downloads this week: PopularFX 1,121 and Galaxis 54. Ratings: Galaxis 5★ from 6 and PopularFX 4.6★ from 115 reviews.
| Metric | Galaxis | PopularFX |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #4,386 ▲ 10 | #20 ▲ 1 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 100K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 54 | 1,121 |
| Rating | 5★ (6) | 4.6★ (115) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 16, 2026 | Aug 13, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.9.5 | 1.2.7 |
| Best rank on record | #4,140 | #18 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 768 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jun 2020 | Oct 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, Galaxis or PopularFX?
By active installs, PopularFX: 100K+ sites run it against 200+ for Galaxis, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 31, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Galaxis or PopularFX?
PopularFX, at #20 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Galaxis at #4,386. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Galaxis a block theme or a classic theme? And PopularFX?
Galaxis is a classic theme, PopularFX 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.