h4x0r vs Vayu
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
h4x0r leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #959, ahead of Vayu at #4,731. Over the last 7 days h4x0r climbed 19 places and Vayu slipped 32 places. h4x0r has the largest install base, roughly 2.5× the next: 200+ active installs against 80+ for Vayu. Downloads this week: h4x0r 14 and Vayu 7. Ratings: h4x0r 5★ from 1 and Vayu 5★ from 1 reviews.
| Metric | h4x0r | Vayu |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #959 ▲ 19 | #4,731 ▼ 32 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 80+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 14 | 7 |
| Rating | 5★ (1) | 5★ (1) |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Jan 6, 2026 | Nov 15, 2024 |
| Current version | 1.1.2 | 1.0.4 |
| Best rank on record | #748 | #4,070 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Dec 2025 | Jun 2024 |
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, h4x0r or Vayu?
By active installs, h4x0r: 200+ sites run it against 80+ for Vayu, according to WordPress.org figures captured on November 2, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, h4x0r or Vayu?
h4x0r, at #959 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Vayu at #4,731. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is h4x0r a block theme or a classic theme? And Vayu?
h4x0r is a block theme, Vayu 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.