HVACool vs Patterns Lawyer
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
HVACool leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #890, ahead of Patterns Lawyer at #1,829. Over the last 7 days HVACool slipped 46 places and Patterns Lawyer slipped 53 places. Patterns Lawyer has the largest install base: 100+ active installs against 90+ for HVACool. Downloads this week: HVACool 11 and Patterns Lawyer 11.
| Metric | HVACool | Patterns Lawyer |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #890 ▼ 46 | #1,829 ▼ 53 |
| Active installs | 90+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 11 | 11 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Jun 22, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.1 | 2.0.0 |
| Best rank on record | #439 | #1,583 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jun 2026 | Jul 2025 |
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, HVACool or Patterns Lawyer?
By active installs, Patterns Lawyer: 100+ sites run it against 90+ for HVACool, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 27, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, HVACool or Patterns Lawyer?
HVACool, at #890 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Patterns Lawyer at #1,829. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is HVACool a block theme or a classic theme? And Patterns Lawyer?
HVACool is a block theme, Patterns Lawyer 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.