Leslie vs Prevalent
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Leslie leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,885, ahead of Prevalent at #6,222. Over the last 7 days Leslie slipped 71 places and Prevalent slipped 15 places. Leslie has the largest install base, roughly 10× the next: 1K+ active installs against 100+ for Prevalent. Downloads this week: Prevalent 13 and Leslie 9. Ratings: Leslie 3★ from 1 and Prevalent 5★ from 1 reviews.
| Metric | Leslie | Prevalent |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,885 ▼ 71 | #6,222 ▼ 15 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 9 | 13 |
| Rating | 3★ (1) | 5★ (1) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 19, 2025 | Feb 6, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.3.1 | 3.0 |
| Best rank on record | #1,814 | #5,952 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Apr 2015 | Feb 2017 |
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, Leslie or Prevalent?
By active installs, Leslie: 1K+ sites run it against 100+ for Prevalent, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 27, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Leslie or Prevalent?
Leslie, at #1,885 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Prevalent at #6,222. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Leslie a block theme or a classic theme? And Prevalent?
Leslie is a classic theme, Prevalent 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.