Iris WP vs Travel Monster
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Travel Monster leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #191, ahead of Iris WP at #220. Over the last 7 days Travel Monster climbed 2 places and Iris WP slipped 9 places. Travel Monster has the largest install base, roughly 2× the next: 4K+ active installs against 2K+ for Iris WP. Downloads this week: Travel Monster 165 and Iris WP 98.
| Metric | Iris WP | Travel Monster |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #220 ▼ 9 | #191 ▲ 2 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 4K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 98 | 165 |
| Rating | no ratings | 5★ (5) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Aug 17, 2026 | Apr 29, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.55 | 1.3.6 |
| Best rank on record | #25 | #182 |
| Days in the top 50 | 353 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jun 2024 | Jan 2023 |
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, Iris WP or Travel Monster?
By active installs, Travel Monster: 4K+ sites run it against 2K+ for Iris WP, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 22, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Iris WP or Travel Monster?
Travel Monster, at #191 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Iris WP at #220. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Iris WP a block theme or a classic theme? And Travel Monster?
Iris WP is a classic theme, Travel Monster 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.