Hot Press vs Responsive
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Responsive leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #154, ahead of Hot Press at #7,371. Over the last 7 days Responsive slipped 6 places and Hot Press slipped 49 places. Responsive has the largest install base, roughly 250× the next: 10K+ active installs against 40+ for Hot Press. Downloads this week: Responsive 9,333 and Hot Press 7.
| Metric | Hot Press | Responsive |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #7,371 ▼ 49 | #154 ▼ 6 |
| Active installs | 40+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 7 | 9,333 |
| Rating | no ratings | 4.7★ (559) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jan 21, 2026 | Oct 22, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1.5 | 6.4.9 |
| Best rank on record | #7,161 | #148 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Oct 2022 | Mar 2012 |
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, Hot Press or Responsive?
By active installs, Responsive: 10K+ sites run it against 40+ for Hot Press, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 27, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Hot Press or Responsive?
Responsive, at #154 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Hot Press at #7,371. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Hot Press a block theme or a classic theme? And Responsive?
Hot Press is a classic theme, Responsive 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.