GeneratePress vs Petite Stories
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
GeneratePress leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #11, ahead of Petite Stories at #2,996. Over the last 7 days GeneratePress held its place and Petite Stories slipped 49 places. GeneratePress has the largest install base, roughly 2500× the next: 500K+ active installs against 200+ for Petite Stories. Downloads this week: GeneratePress 9,909 and Petite Stories 10. Ratings: GeneratePress 4.9★ from 1,427 and Petite Stories 3★ from 1 reviews.
| Metric | GeneratePress | Petite Stories |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #11 ▬ | #2,996 ▼ 49 |
| Active installs | 500K+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 9,909 | 10 |
| Rating | 4.9★ (1,427) | 3★ (1) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Dec 1, 2025 | Jun 10, 2026 |
| Current version | 3.6.1 | 2.7 |
| Best rank on record | #10 | #2,853 |
| Days in the top 50 | 764 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2014 | Oct 2022 |
| Sites detected by our detector | 18 | 0 |
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, GeneratePress or Petite Stories?
By active installs, GeneratePress: 500K+ sites run it against 200+ for Petite Stories, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 27, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, GeneratePress or Petite Stories?
GeneratePress, at #11 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Petite Stories at #2,996. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is GeneratePress a block theme or a classic theme? And Petite Stories?
GeneratePress is a classic theme, Petite Stories 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.