Hillstar vs Travel Monster
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Travel Monster leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #191, ahead of Hillstar at #507. Over the last 7 days Travel Monster climbed 2 places and Hillstar climbed 7 places. Travel Monster has the largest install base, roughly 4× the next: 4K+ active installs against 1K+ for Hillstar. Downloads this week: Travel Monster 165 and Hillstar 58.
| Metric | Hillstar | Travel Monster |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #507 ▲ 7 | #191 ▲ 2 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 4K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 58 | 165 |
| Rating | no ratings | 5★ (5) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Aug 12, 2026 | Apr 29, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.45 | 1.3.6 |
| Best rank on record | #47 | #182 |
| Days in the top 50 | 13 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2024 | Jan 2023 |
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, Hillstar or Travel Monster?
By active installs, Travel Monster: 4K+ sites run it against 1K+ for Hillstar, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 22, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Hillstar or Travel Monster?
Travel Monster, at #191 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Hillstar at #507. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Hillstar a block theme or a classic theme? And Travel Monster?
Hillstar is a classic theme, Travel Monster 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.