Hello Elementor vs Workstation
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Hello Elementor leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #2, ahead of Workstation at #1,269. Over the last 7 days Hello Elementor held its place and Workstation slipped 103 places. Hello Elementor has the largest install base, roughly 25000× the next: 1M+ active installs against 40+ for Workstation. Downloads this week: Hello Elementor 61,664 and Workstation 16.
| Metric | Hello Elementor | Workstation |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #2 ▬ | #1,269 ▼ 103 |
| Active installs | 1M+ | 40+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 61,664 | 16 |
| Rating | 4.2★ (129) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Aug 25, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
| Current version | 3.5.1 | 1.1.2 |
| Best rank on record | #1 | #307 |
| Days in the top 50 | 754 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2019 | Jul 2026 |
| Sites detected by our detector | 99 | 0 |
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 Elementor or Workstation?
By active installs, Hello Elementor: 1M+ sites run it against 40+ for Workstation, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Hello Elementor or Workstation?
Hello Elementor, at #2 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Workstation at #1,269. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Hello Elementor a block theme or a classic theme? And Workstation?
Hello Elementor is a classic theme, Workstation 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.