Heroic vs Ultra
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Ultra leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #700, ahead of Heroic at #3,122. Over the last 7 days Ultra slipped 4 places and Heroic slipped 3 places. Ultra has the largest install base, roughly 8× the next: 4K+ active installs against 500+ for Heroic. Downloads this week: Ultra 201 and Heroic 39. Ratings: Heroic 5★ from 1 and Ultra 4.9★ from 32 reviews.
| Metric | Heroic | Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #3,122 ▼ 3 | #700 ▼ 4 |
| Active installs | 500+ | 4K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 39 | 201 |
| Rating | 5★ (1) | 4.9★ (32) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jan 1, 2026 | May 27, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.4.2 | 1.6.8 |
| Best rank on record | #3,043 | #695 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2018 | Mar 2015 |
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, Heroic or Ultra?
By active installs, Ultra: 4K+ sites run it against 500+ for Heroic, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 27, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Heroic or Ultra?
Ultra, at #700 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Heroic at #3,122. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Heroic a block theme or a classic theme? And Ultra?
Heroic is a classic theme, Ultra 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.