Library Bookstore vs PressBook Green
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 Green leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,301, ahead of Library Bookstore at #2,844. Over the last 7 days PressBook Green slipped 6 places and Library Bookstore climbed 9 places. PressBook Green has the largest install base, roughly 3.5× the next: 700+ active installs against 200+ for Library Bookstore. Downloads this week: PressBook Green 53 and Library Bookstore 39.
| Metric | Library Bookstore | PressBook Green |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #2,844 ▲ 9 | #1,301 ▼ 6 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 700+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 39 | 53 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 21, 2026 | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.5 | 1.3.1 |
| Best rank on record | #2,829 | #1,268 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2023 | 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, Library Bookstore or PressBook Green?
By active installs, PressBook Green: 700+ sites run it against 200+ for Library Bookstore, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 23, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Library Bookstore or PressBook Green?
PressBook Green, at #1,301 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Library Bookstore at #2,844. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Library Bookstore a block theme or a classic theme? And PressBook Green?
Library Bookstore is a classic theme, PressBook Green 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.