GridHot vs Promos
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Promos leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,536, ahead of GridHot at #5,293. Over the last 7 days Promos climbed 6 places and GridHot climbed 22 places. Promos has the largest install base, roughly 8× the next: 800+ active installs against 100+ for GridHot. Downloads this week: Promos 45 and GridHot 14.
| Metric | GridHot | Promos |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #5,293 ▲ 22 | #1,536 ▲ 6 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 800+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 14 | 45 |
| Rating | no ratings | 3.5★ (6) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Dec 16, 2025 | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.6 | 1.1.3 |
| Best rank on record | #4,841 | #1,514 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2021 | Oct 2021 |
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, GridHot or Promos?
By active installs, Promos: 800+ sites run it against 100+ for GridHot, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 29, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, GridHot or Promos?
Promos, at #1,536 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with GridHot at #5,293. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is GridHot a block theme or a classic theme? And Promos?
GridHot is a classic theme, Promos 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.