Hotel Galaxy vs Rock Band
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Rock Band leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,828, ahead of Hotel Galaxy at #2,977. Over the last 7 days Rock Band climbed 5 places and Hotel Galaxy slipped 16 places. Rock Band has the largest install base, roughly 1.4× the next: 1K+ active installs against 700+ for Hotel Galaxy. Downloads this week: Hotel Galaxy 32 and Rock Band 17. Ratings: Hotel Galaxy 4.8★ from 67 and Rock Band 4.8★ from 4 reviews.
| Metric | Hotel Galaxy | Rock Band |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #2,977 ▼ 16 | #1,828 ▲ 5 |
| Active installs | 700+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 32 | 17 |
| Rating | 4.8★ (67) | 4.8★ (4) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Aug 4, 2026 | May 25, 2026 |
| Current version | 4.4.46 | 2.2.5 |
| Best rank on record | #2,933 | #1,814 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Feb 2017 | Aug 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, Hotel Galaxy or Rock Band?
By active installs, Rock Band: 1K+ sites run it against 700+ for Hotel Galaxy, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 18, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Hotel Galaxy or Rock Band?
Rock Band, at #1,828 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Hotel Galaxy at #2,977. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Hotel Galaxy a block theme or a classic theme? And Rock Band?
Hotel Galaxy is a classic theme, Rock Band 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.