Parabola vs Weaver Xtreme
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Parabola leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #206, ahead of Weaver Xtreme at #288. Over the last 7 days Parabola slipped 1 place and Weaver Xtreme climbed 2 places. Parabola has the largest install base: 10K+ active installs against 9K+ for Weaver Xtreme. Downloads this week: Parabola 90 and Weaver Xtreme 44. Ratings: Parabola 4.9★ from 70 and Weaver Xtreme 4.5★ from 36 reviews.
| Metric | Parabola | Weaver Xtreme |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #206 ▼ 1 | #288 ▲ 2 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 9K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 90 | 44 |
| Rating | 4.9★ (70) | 4.5★ (36) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Feb 1, 2026 | Nov 14, 2024 |
| Current version | 2.4.3 | 6.7 |
| Best rank on record | #204 | #288 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2013 | Jan 2015 |
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, Parabola or Weaver Xtreme?
By active installs, Parabola: 10K+ sites run it against 9K+ for Weaver Xtreme, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 18, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Parabola or Weaver Xtreme?
Parabola, at #206 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Weaver Xtreme at #288. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Parabola a block theme or a classic theme? And Weaver Xtreme?
Parabola is a classic theme, Weaver Xtreme 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.