Idea Flow vs REALIZER
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Idea Flow leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #132, ahead of REALIZER at #2,714. Over the last 7 days Idea Flow slipped 2 places and REALIZER slipped 8 places. Idea Flow has the largest install base, roughly 38× the next: 3K+ active installs against 80+ for REALIZER. Downloads this week: Idea Flow 228 and REALIZER 12.
| Metric | Idea Flow | REALIZER |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #132 ▼ 2 | #2,714 ▼ 8 |
| Active installs | 3K+ | 80+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 228 | 12 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | May 22, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.2 | 1.0.20 |
| Best rank on record | #43 | #2,307 |
| Days in the top 50 | 47 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jun 2024 | Oct 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, Idea Flow or REALIZER?
By active installs, Idea Flow: 3K+ sites run it against 80+ for REALIZER, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 23, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Idea Flow or REALIZER?
Idea Flow, at #132 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with REALIZER at #2,714. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Idea Flow a block theme or a classic theme? And REALIZER?
Idea Flow is a block theme, REALIZER 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.