Girlish vs Rock Band
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Rock Band leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,809, ahead of Girlish at #7,735. Over the last 7 days Rock Band climbed 20 places and Girlish slipped 6 places. Rock Band has the largest install base, roughly 33× the next: 1K+ active installs against 30+ for Girlish. Downloads this week: Rock Band 51 and Girlish 7.
| Metric | Girlish | Rock Band |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #7,735 ▼ 6 | #1,809 ▲ 20 |
| Active installs | 30+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 7 | 51 |
| Rating | no ratings | 4.8★ (4) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Apr 21, 2026 | May 25, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.4 | 2.2.5 |
| Best rank on record | #7,435 | #1,809 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2022 | Aug 2018 |
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, Girlish or Rock Band?
By active installs, Rock Band: 1K+ sites run it against 30+ for Girlish, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 28, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Girlish or Rock Band?
Rock Band, at #1,809 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Girlish at #7,735. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Girlish a block theme or a classic theme? And Rock Band?
Girlish is a classic theme, Rock Band 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.