High Performance vs Novel Collections
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
High Performance leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #532, ahead of Novel Collections at #3,278. Over the last 7 days High Performance slipped 35 places and Novel Collections climbed 5 places. High Performance has the largest install base, roughly 2× the next: 100+ active installs against 50+ for Novel Collections. Downloads this week: High Performance 31 and Novel Collections 18.
| Metric | High Performance | Novel Collections |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #532 ▼ 35 | #3,278 ▲ 5 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 50+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 31 | 18 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Sep 1, 2026 | Oct 7, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1.1 | 1.1.5 |
| Best rank on record | #111 | #2,738 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jun 2026 | Dec 2025 |
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, High Performance or Novel Collections?
By active installs, High Performance: 100+ sites run it against 50+ for Novel Collections, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 25, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, High Performance or Novel Collections?
High Performance, at #532 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Novel Collections at #3,278. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is High Performance a block theme or a classic theme? And Novel Collections?
High Performance is a block theme, Novel Collections 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.