hmsAura vs Journal Notes
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
hmsAura leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #546, ahead of Journal Notes at #8,084. Over the last 7 days hmsAura slipped 68 places and Journal Notes slipped 2 places. hmsAura has the largest install base, roughly 5× the next: 50+ active installs against 10+ for Journal Notes. Downloads this week: hmsAura 18 and Journal Notes 8.
| Metric | hmsAura | Journal Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #546 ▼ 68 | #8,084 ▼ 2 |
| Active installs | 50+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 18 | 8 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Sep 9, 2026 | Jan 13, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.0.1 | 1.1.1 |
| Best rank on record | #272 | #7,607 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2026 | Nov 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, hmsAura or Journal Notes?
By active installs, hmsAura: 50+ sites run it against 10+ for Journal Notes, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 26, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, hmsAura or Journal Notes?
hmsAura, at #546 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Journal Notes at #8,084. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is hmsAura a block theme or a classic theme? And Journal Notes?
hmsAura is a block theme, Journal Notes 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.