Hello Plus vs HOAT
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
HOAT leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #170, ahead of Hello Plus at #986. Over the last 7 days HOAT held its place and Hello Plus climbed 23 places. HOAT has the largest install base, roughly 3× the next: 600+ active installs against 200+ for Hello Plus. Downloads this week: Hello Plus 54 and HOAT 16.
| Metric | Hello Plus | HOAT |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #986 ▲ 23 | #170 ▬ |
| Active installs | 200+ | 600+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 54 | 16 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Jun 22, 2026 | Apr 19, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.5.0 | 1.0.1 |
| Best rank on record | #970 | #29 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 29 |
| On WordPress.org since | Oct 2025 | Apr 2026 |
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 Plus or HOAT?
By active installs, HOAT: 600+ sites run it against 200+ for Hello Plus, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 18, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Hello Plus or HOAT?
HOAT, at #170 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Hello Plus at #986. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Hello Plus a block theme or a classic theme? And HOAT?
Hello Plus is a block theme, HOAT 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.