Ollie vs Purple
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Purple leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #22, ahead of Ollie at #90. Over the last 7 days Ollie climbed 5 places. Ollie has the largest install base, roughly 12× the next: 6K+ active installs against 500+ for Purple. Downloads this week: Ollie 1,348 and Purple 364.
| Metric | Ollie | Purple |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #90 ▲ 5 | #22 — |
| Active installs | 6K+ | 500+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 1,348 | 364 |
| Rating | 5★ (36) | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Oct 8, 2026 | Oct 9, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.6.5 | 1.0.3 |
| Best rank on record | #89 | #22 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 1 |
| On WordPress.org since | Oct 2023 | Oct 2026 |
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, Ollie or Purple?
By active installs, Ollie: 6K+ sites run it against 500+ for Purple, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 23, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Ollie or Purple?
Purple, at #22 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Ollie at #90. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Ollie a block theme or a classic theme? And Purple?
Ollie is a block theme, Purple is a block 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.