HitMag vs Popularis Star
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
HitMag leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #227, ahead of Popularis Star at #4,301. Over the last 7 days HitMag climbed 1 place and Popularis Star slipped 65 places. HitMag has the largest install base, roughly 40× the next: 8K+ active installs against 200+ for Popularis Star. Downloads this week: HitMag 269 and Popularis Star 21.
| Metric | HitMag | Popularis Star |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #227 ▲ 1 | #4,301 ▼ 65 |
| Active installs | 8K+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 269 | 21 |
| Rating | 4.9★ (23) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 14, 2026 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.4.5 | 1.0.5 |
| Best rank on record | #224 | #3,924 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2017 | Feb 2020 |
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, HitMag or Popularis Star?
By active installs, HitMag: 8K+ sites run it against 200+ for Popularis Star, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 30, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, HitMag or Popularis Star?
HitMag, at #227 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Popularis Star at #4,301. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is HitMag a block theme or a classic theme? And Popularis Star?
HitMag is a classic theme, Popularis Star 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.