Music Press DJ vs Responsive
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Responsive leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #151, ahead of Music Press DJ at #1,146. Over the last 7 days Responsive held its place and Music Press DJ slipped 74 places. Responsive has the largest install base, roughly 125× the next: 10K+ active installs against 80+ for Music Press DJ. Downloads this week: Responsive 8,596 and Music Press DJ 23.
| Metric | Music Press DJ | Responsive |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,146 ▼ 74 | #151 ▬ |
| Active installs | 80+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 23 | 8,596 |
| Rating | no ratings | 4.7★ (559) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | May 30, 2026 | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.2.0 | 6.4.8 |
| Best rank on record | #463 | #149 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2026 | Mar 2012 |
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, Music Press DJ or Responsive?
By active installs, Responsive: 10K+ sites run it against 80+ for Music Press DJ, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Music Press DJ or Responsive?
Responsive, at #151 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Music Press DJ at #1,146. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Music Press DJ a block theme or a classic theme? And Responsive?
Music Press DJ is a classic theme, Responsive 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.