Hairstyle vs Trusted
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Trusted leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,996, ahead of Hairstyle at #6,689. Over the last 7 days Trusted slipped 11 places and Hairstyle climbed 6 places. Trusted has the largest install base, roughly 10× the next: 1K+ active installs against 100+ for Hairstyle. Downloads this week: Trusted 22 and Hairstyle 9. Ratings: Hairstyle 3★ from 2 and Trusted 4.5★ from 13 reviews.
| Metric | Hairstyle | Trusted |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #6,689 ▲ 6 | #1,996 ▼ 11 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 9 | 22 |
| Rating | 3★ (2) | 4.5★ (13) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jun 24, 2025 | Apr 29, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.3.3 | 1.11.0 |
| Best rank on record | #6,468 | #1,980 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Apr 2016 | Aug 2017 |
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, Hairstyle or Trusted?
By active installs, Trusted: 1K+ sites run it against 100+ for Hairstyle, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 25, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Hairstyle or Trusted?
Trusted, at #1,996 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Hairstyle at #6,689. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Hairstyle a block theme or a classic theme? And Trusted?
Hairstyle is a classic theme, Trusted 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.