Himalayas vs Stacy
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Himalayas leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #789, ahead of Stacy at #2,159. Over the last 7 days Himalayas slipped 8 places and Stacy slipped 1 place. Himalayas has the largest install base, roughly 3.3× the next: 3K+ active installs against 900+ for Stacy. Downloads this week: Himalayas 134 and Stacy 29. Ratings: Himalayas 4.9★ from 108 and Stacy 4.5★ from 2 reviews.
| Metric | Himalayas | Stacy |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #789 ▼ 8 | #2,159 ▼ 1 |
| Active installs | 3K+ | 900+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 134 | 29 |
| Rating | 4.9★ (108) | 4.5★ (2) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 6, 2026 | Apr 17, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.3.6 | 1.5.1 |
| Best rank on record | #779 | #2,093 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Oct 2015 | May 2018 |
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, Himalayas or Stacy?
By active installs, Himalayas: 3K+ sites run it against 900+ for Stacy, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Himalayas or Stacy?
Himalayas, at #789 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Stacy at #2,159. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Himalayas a block theme or a classic theme? And Stacy?
Himalayas is a classic theme, Stacy 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.