Palmeria vs Snowflakes
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Palmeria leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,020, ahead of Snowflakes at #5,555. Over the last 7 days Palmeria slipped 4 places and Snowflakes slipped 11 places. Palmeria has the largest install base, roughly 5× the next: 1K+ active installs against 200+ for Snowflakes. Downloads this week: Palmeria 63 and Snowflakes 19. Ratings: Palmeria 5★ from 14 and Snowflakes 5★ from 3 reviews.
| Metric | Palmeria | Snowflakes |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,020 ▼ 4 | #5,555 ▼ 11 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 63 | 19 |
| Rating | 5★ (14) | 5★ (3) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Mar 18, 2025 | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.3.3 | 2.0.2 |
| Best rank on record | #1,009 | #5,362 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Nov 2018 | Dec 2017 |
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, Palmeria or Snowflakes?
By active installs, Palmeria: 1K+ sites run it against 200+ for Snowflakes, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 30, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Palmeria or Snowflakes?
Palmeria, at #1,020 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Snowflakes at #5,555. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Palmeria a block theme or a classic theme? And Snowflakes?
Palmeria is a classic theme, Snowflakes 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.