Magbook vs Viral Express
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Magbook leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #782, ahead of Viral Express at #4,390. Over the last 7 days Magbook slipped 1 place and Viral Express slipped 90 places. Magbook has the largest install base, roughly 33× the next: 2K+ active installs against 60+ for Viral Express. Downloads this week: Magbook 46 and Viral Express 12.
| Metric | Magbook | Viral Express |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #782 ▼ 1 | #4,390 ▼ 90 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 60+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 46 | 12 |
| Rating | 4.3★ (15) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jun 3, 2025 | Oct 27, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.3.3 | 1.1.3 |
| Best rank on record | #780 | #3,810 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2018 | Apr 2025 |
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, Magbook or Viral Express?
By active installs, Magbook: 2K+ sites run it against 60+ for Viral Express, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 29, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Magbook or Viral Express?
Magbook, at #782 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Viral Express at #4,390. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Magbook a block theme or a classic theme? And Viral Express?
Magbook is a classic theme, Viral Express 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.