HowCan vs One Page Express
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
One Page Express leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #215, ahead of HowCan at #7,190. Over the last 7 days One Page Express slipped 6 places and HowCan slipped 174 places. One Page Express has the largest install base, roughly 900× the next: 9K+ active installs against 10+ for HowCan. Downloads this week: One Page Express 389 and HowCan 7. Ratings: HowCan 5★ from 1 and One Page Express 4.8★ from 93 reviews.
| Metric | HowCan | One Page Express |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #7,190 ▼ 174 | #215 ▼ 6 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 9K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 7 | 389 |
| Rating | 5★ (1) | 4.8★ (93) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jun 29, 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.0.18 | 1.3.60 |
| Best rank on record | #5,208 | #209 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2025 | May 2017 |
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, HowCan or One Page Express?
By active installs, One Page Express: 9K+ sites run it against 10+ for HowCan, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 25, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, HowCan or One Page Express?
One Page Express, at #215 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with HowCan at #7,190. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is HowCan a block theme or a classic theme? And One Page Express?
HowCan is a classic theme, One Page Express 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.