MaxWP vs Vogue
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Vogue leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #508, ahead of MaxWP at #7,665. Over the last 7 days Vogue slipped 10 places and MaxWP slipped 40 places. Vogue has the largest install base, roughly 57× the next: 4K+ active installs against 70+ for MaxWP. Downloads this week: Vogue 67 and MaxWP 8.
| Metric | MaxWP | Vogue |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #7,665 ▼ 40 | #508 ▼ 10 |
| Active installs | 70+ | 4K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 8 | 67 |
| Rating | no ratings | 4.9★ (49) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jun 22, 2025 | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.5 | 1.4.77 |
| Best rank on record | #6,538 | #497 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Mar 2019 | Jun 2016 |
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, MaxWP or Vogue?
By active installs, Vogue: 4K+ sites run it against 70+ for MaxWP, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 27, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, MaxWP or Vogue?
Vogue, at #508 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with MaxWP at #7,665. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is MaxWP a block theme or a classic theme? And Vogue?
MaxWP is a classic theme, Vogue 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.