HitMag vs Popularis
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 #229, ahead of Popularis at #2,082. Over the last 7 days HitMag held its place and Popularis slipped 4 places. HitMag has the largest install base, roughly 10× the next: 8K+ active installs against 800+ for Popularis. Downloads this week: HitMag 229 and Popularis 110. Ratings: HitMag 4.9★ from 23 and Popularis 1.3★ from 4 reviews.
| Metric | HitMag | Popularis |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #229 ▬ | #2,082 ▼ 4 |
| Active installs | 8K+ | 800+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 229 | 110 |
| Rating | 4.9★ (23) | 1.3★ (4) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 14, 2026 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.4.5 | 1.1.3 |
| Best rank on record | #224 | #1,887 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2017 | Jul 2019 |
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?
By active installs, HitMag: 8K+ sites run it against 800+ for Popularis, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 21, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, HitMag or Popularis?
HitMag, at #229 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Popularis at #2,082. 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?
HitMag is a classic theme, Popularis 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.