Hello Animation vs Posterity
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Posterity leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #662, ahead of Hello Animation at #680. Over the last 7 days Posterity climbed 12 places and Hello Animation climbed 7 places. Posterity has the largest install base, roughly 2.9× the next: 2K+ active installs against 700+ for Hello Animation. Downloads this week: Posterity 134 and Hello Animation 73.
| Metric | Hello Animation | Posterity |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #680 ▲ 7 | #662 ▲ 12 |
| Active installs | 700+ | 2K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 73 | 134 |
| Rating | no ratings | 4.9★ (9) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 7, 2026 | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1.10 | 4.8 |
| Best rank on record | #650 | #659 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Oct 2024 | Dec 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, Hello Animation or Posterity?
By active installs, Posterity: 2K+ sites run it against 700+ for Hello Animation, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 20, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Hello Animation or Posterity?
Posterity, at #662 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Hello Animation at #680. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Hello Animation a block theme or a classic theme? And Posterity?
Hello Animation is a classic theme, Posterity 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.