Metaverse vs Parabola
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Parabola leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #211, ahead of Metaverse at #3,660. Over the last 7 days Parabola slipped 2 places and Metaverse slipped 45 places. Parabola has the largest install base, roughly 100× the next: 10K+ active installs against 100+ for Metaverse. Downloads this week: Parabola 191 and Metaverse 12.
| Metric | Metaverse | Parabola |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #3,660 ▼ 45 | #211 ▼ 2 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 12 | 191 |
| Rating | no ratings | 4.9★ (70) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jul 29, 2025 | Feb 1, 2026 |
| Current version | 0.0.9 | 2.4.3 |
| Best rank on record | #3,306 | #204 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Mar 2023 | Aug 2013 |
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, Metaverse or Parabola?
By active installs, Parabola: 10K+ sites run it against 100+ for Metaverse, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 28, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Metaverse or Parabola?
Parabola, at #211 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Metaverse at #3,660. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Metaverse a block theme or a classic theme? And Parabola?
Metaverse is a classic theme, Parabola 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.