Movers and Packers vs Specia
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Specia leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,067, ahead of Movers and Packers at #5,536. Over the last 7 days Specia climbed 5 places and Movers and Packers slipped 16 places. Specia has the largest install base, roughly 20× the next: 2K+ active installs against 100+ for Movers and Packers. Downloads this week: Specia 513 and Movers and Packers 12.
| Metric | Movers and Packers | Specia |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #5,536 ▼ 16 | #1,067 ▲ 5 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 2K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 12 | 513 |
| Rating | no ratings | 4.7★ (86) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jul 11, 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Current version | 0.7.3 | 23.0 |
| Best rank on record | #5,097 | #1,064 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jun 2022 | Nov 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, Movers and Packers or Specia?
By active installs, Specia: 2K+ sites run it against 100+ for Movers and Packers, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 30, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Movers and Packers or Specia?
Specia, at #1,067 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Movers and Packers at #5,536. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Movers and Packers a block theme or a classic theme? And Specia?
Movers and Packers is a classic theme, Specia 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.