Hestia vs Panoramic
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Hestia leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #28, ahead of Panoramic at #416. Over the last 7 days Hestia held its place and Panoramic climbed 3 places. Hestia has the largest install base, roughly 14× the next: 70K+ active installs against 5K+ for Panoramic. Downloads this week: Hestia 20,863 and Panoramic 49. Ratings: Hestia 4.8★ from 563 and Panoramic 4.9★ from 97 reviews.
| Metric | Hestia | Panoramic |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #28 ▬ | #416 ▲ 3 |
| Active installs | 70K+ | 5K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 20,863 | 49 |
| Rating | 4.8★ (563) | 4.9★ (97) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 15, 2026 | Jun 14, 2026 |
| Current version | 3.3.8 | 1.1.93 |
| Best rank on record | #26 | #416 |
| Days in the top 50 | 757 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2017 | Jul 2016 |
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, Hestia or Panoramic?
By active installs, Hestia: 70K+ sites run it against 5K+ for Panoramic, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 20, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Hestia or Panoramic?
Hestia, at #28 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Panoramic at #416. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Hestia a block theme or a classic theme? And Panoramic?
Hestia is a classic theme, Panoramic 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.