Kairo vs Press Release
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Press Release leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #885, ahead of Kairo at #1,374. Over the last 7 days Press Release slipped 161 places and Kairo slipped 59 places. Kairo has the largest install base, roughly 2.5× the next: 100+ active installs against 40+ for Press Release. Downloads this week: Kairo 8 and Press Release 8.
| Metric | Kairo | Press Release |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,374 ▼ 59 | #885 ▼ 161 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 40+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 8 | 8 |
| Rating | 5★ (2) | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Jan 26, 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.6 | 1.1.2 |
| Best rank on record | #890 | #233 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jan 2026 | Aug 2026 |
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, Kairo or Press Release?
By active installs, Kairo: 100+ sites run it against 40+ for Press Release, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 16, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Kairo or Press Release?
Press Release, at #885 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Kairo at #1,374. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Kairo a block theme or a classic theme? And Press Release?
Kairo is a block theme, Press Release 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.