GeneratePress vs Simplex Magazine
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 Simplex Magazine at #1,530. Over the last 7 days GeneratePress held its place and Simplex Magazine slipped 28 places. GeneratePress has the largest install base, roughly 1250× the next: 500K+ active installs against 400+ for Simplex Magazine. Downloads this week: GeneratePress 9,472 and Simplex Magazine 15.
| Metric | GeneratePress | Simplex Magazine |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #11 ▬ | #1,530 ▼ 28 |
| Active installs | 500K+ | 400+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 9,472 | 15 |
| Rating | 4.9★ (1,427) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Dec 1, 2025 | Jan 31, 2026 |
| Current version | 3.6.1 | 1.2 |
| Best rank on record | #10 | #1,412 |
| Days in the top 50 | 763 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2014 | Mar 2024 |
| 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 Simplex Magazine?
By active installs, GeneratePress: 500K+ sites run it against 400+ for Simplex Magazine, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 26, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, GeneratePress or Simplex Magazine?
GeneratePress, at #11 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Simplex Magazine at #1,530. 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 Simplex Magazine?
GeneratePress is a classic theme, Simplex Magazine 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.