Intrace vs UpFront
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Intrace leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #257, ahead of UpFront at #8,126. Over the last 7 days Intrace slipped 5 places and UpFront slipped 56 places. Intrace has the largest install base, roughly 150× the next: 3K+ active installs against 20+ for UpFront. Downloads this week: Intrace 93 and UpFront 7. Ratings: Intrace 5★ from 1 and UpFront 5★ from 1 reviews.
| Metric | Intrace | UpFront |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #257 ▼ 5 | #8,126 ▼ 56 |
| Active installs | 3K+ | 20+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 93 | 7 |
| Rating | 5★ (1) | 5★ (1) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | May 7, 2026 | May 28, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.2.1 | 1.0.7 |
| Best rank on record | #244 | #7,799 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jul 2022 | Aug 2022 |
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, Intrace or UpFront?
By active installs, Intrace: 3K+ sites run it against 20+ for UpFront, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 25, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Intrace or UpFront?
Intrace, at #257 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with UpFront at #8,126. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Intrace a block theme or a classic theme? And UpFront?
Intrace is a classic theme, UpFront 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.