George Lois vs Klar
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Klar leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,657, ahead of George Lois at #4,438. Over the last 7 days Klar slipped 73 places and George Lois slipped 103 places. George Lois has the largest install base, roughly 2× the next: 100+ active installs against 50+ for Klar. Downloads this week: George Lois 13 and Klar 7.
| Metric | George Lois | Klar |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #4,438 ▼ 103 | #1,657 ▼ 73 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 50+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 13 | 7 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Sep 14, 2026 | Oct 17, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.7 | 1.0.2 |
| Best rank on record | #4,281 | #285 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jun 2023 | Jun 2026 |
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, George Lois or Klar?
By active installs, George Lois: 100+ sites run it against 50+ for Klar, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 18, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, George Lois or Klar?
Klar, at #1,657 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with George Lois at #4,438. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is George Lois a block theme or a classic theme? And Klar?
George Lois is a block theme, Klar is a block 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.