Magazine Hoot 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 #564, ahead of Magazine Hoot at #2,724. Over the last 7 days PressBook held its place and Magazine Hoot slipped 2 places. PressBook has the largest install base, roughly 2.9× the next: 2K+ active installs against 700+ for Magazine Hoot. Downloads this week: PressBook 1,528 and Magazine Hoot 15. Ratings: Magazine Hoot 4.9★ from 51 and PressBook 5★ from 4 reviews.
| Metric | Magazine Hoot | PressBook |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #2,724 ▼ 2 | #564 ▬ |
| Active installs | 700+ | 2K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 15 | 1,528 |
| Rating | 4.9★ (51) | 5★ (4) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jun 9, 2026 | Oct 16, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.12.2 | 2.3.0 |
| Best rank on record | #2,640 | #548 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Nov 2017 | 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, Magazine Hoot or PressBook?
By active installs, PressBook: 2K+ sites run it against 700+ for Magazine Hoot, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 18, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Magazine Hoot or PressBook?
PressBook, at #564 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Magazine Hoot at #2,724. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Magazine Hoot a block theme or a classic theme? And PressBook?
Magazine Hoot 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.