KnowX vs PressBook
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
PressBook leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #558, ahead of KnowX at #4,624. Over the last 7 days PressBook climbed 3 places and KnowX slipped 22 places. PressBook has the largest install base, roughly 20× the next: 2K+ active installs against 100+ for KnowX. Downloads this week: PressBook 1,661 and KnowX 7. Ratings: KnowX 5★ from 1 and PressBook 5★ from 4 reviews.
| Metric | KnowX | PressBook |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #4,624 ▼ 22 | #558 ▲ 3 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 2K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 7 | 1,661 |
| Rating | 5★ (1) | 5★ (4) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 19, 2026 | Oct 16, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.0.0 | 2.3.0 |
| Best rank on record | #4,530 | #548 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Apr 2021 | Mar 2021 |
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, KnowX or PressBook?
By active installs, PressBook: 2K+ sites run it against 100+ for KnowX, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 20, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, KnowX or PressBook?
PressBook, at #558 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with KnowX at #4,624. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is KnowX a block theme or a classic theme? And PressBook?
KnowX is a classic theme, PressBook 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.