HashOne vs Popularis Writer
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
HashOne leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,970, ahead of Popularis Writer at #2,146. Over the last 7 days HashOne climbed 3 places and Popularis Writer climbed 29 places. HashOne has the largest install base, roughly 1.4× the next: 1K+ active installs against 700+ for Popularis Writer. Downloads this week: HashOne 20 and Popularis Writer 12. Ratings: HashOne 4.6★ from 25 and Popularis Writer 3.7★ from 3 reviews.
| Metric | HashOne | Popularis Writer |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,970 ▲ 3 | #2,146 ▲ 29 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 700+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 20 | 12 |
| Rating | 4.6★ (25) | 3.7★ (3) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Dec 7, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.3.8 | 1.0.3 |
| Best rank on record | #1,957 | #1,956 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Oct 2016 | Apr 2020 |
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, HashOne or Popularis Writer?
By active installs, HashOne: 1K+ sites run it against 700+ for Popularis Writer, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 21, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, HashOne or Popularis Writer?
HashOne, at #1,970 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Popularis Writer at #2,146. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is HashOne a block theme or a classic theme? And Popularis Writer?
HashOne is a classic theme, Popularis Writer 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.