Osmium vs Press Release
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Osmium leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #763, ahead of Press Release at #995. Over the last 7 days Osmium slipped 181 places and Press Release slipped 120 places. Press Release has the largest install base, roughly 2× the next: 40+ active installs against 20+ for Osmium. Downloads this week: Osmium 16 and Press Release 10.
| Metric | Osmium | Press Release |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #763 ▼ 181 | #995 ▼ 120 |
| Active installs | 20+ | 40+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 16 | 10 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Oct 3, 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Current version | 0.4.3 | 1.1.2 |
| Best rank on record | #439 | #233 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2026 | Aug 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, Osmium or Press Release?
By active installs, Press Release: 40+ sites run it against 20+ for Osmium, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 24, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Osmium or Press Release?
Osmium, at #763 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Press Release at #995. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Osmium a block theme or a classic theme? And Press Release?
Osmium is a block theme, Press Release 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.